When is best to exercise on dialysis? new study seeks answer

NCT ID NCT07361146

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mohammad Arian Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether doing physical therapy during dialysis or just before it works better for people with end-stage kidney disease. 72 adults on hemodialysis will be split into two groups and exercise twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure walking ability, strength, quality of life, and blood levels to find the best timing for exercise.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured physical therapy exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show the best time for kidney patients to exercise, helping them move better and feel better during dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise during dialysis might be uncomfortable or risky for some patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS PHYSICAL REHABILITATION DURING DIALYSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

Hawalli, Kuwait

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