Pedaling while dialyzing: exercise may shield hearts of kidney patients

NCT ID NCT04877041

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Manitoba Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a 12-week cycling program during hemodialysis can reduce heart muscle stress (called stunning) in adults with end-stage kidney disease. 111 participants either cycled or rested during their dialysis sessions. Researchers measured heart function with ultrasound and blood tests to see if exercise made a difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

END STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE HEMODIALYSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Pauls Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z1Y6, Canada
University of Alberta Department of Internal Medicine

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G3, Canada
University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada
University of Manitoba Department of Internal Medicine

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1R9, Canada
University of South Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia
Western University

London, Ontario, N6A5C1, Canada

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