When is best to exercise on dialysis? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07361146

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study compares doing physical therapy during dialysis sessions versus before them in 72 adults with end-stage kidney disease. The goal is to see which timing better improves physical function, quality of life, and blood markers like hemoglobin. Participants will exercise twice a week for 12 weeks under supervision.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Dialysis Center

    RECRUITING

    Hawalli, Kuwait

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

physical therapy exercise program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show the best time to do physical therapy for people on dialysis, helping them move better and feel better.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and exercise might not improve outcomes for all participants.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.