Dialysis patients try simple exercises to boost health
NCT ID NCT07390656
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doing resistance or flexibility exercises while receiving hemodialysis can improve health and quality of life. 49 adults on regular dialysis were split into three groups: resistance exercise, flexibility exercise, or usual care. Researchers measured changes in dialysis effectiveness and well-being before and after the exercise period.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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49 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2020
- Finished
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Apr 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Receiving maintenance hemodialysis for at least 3 months * Stable clinical condition * Ability to participate in exercise during hemodialysis sessions * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute illness or unstable cardiovascular disease * Severe musculoskeletal or neurological conditions limiting exercise * Recent hospitalization * Cognitive impairment preventing cooperation * Participation in another structured exercise program
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Training and Research Hospital
Muğla, Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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