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Simple workouts during dialysis may fight fatigue

NCT ID NCT07386691

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Baghdad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests two simple activities—pedaling a stationary bike and using a breathing device—during dialysis sessions to see if they reduce fatigue and improve sleep. 102 adults on hemodialysis will be split into three groups: one does leg exercises, one does breathing exercises, and one gets usual care. The goal is to find an easy, non-drug way to help patients feel better.

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Active substance
intradialytic aerobic exercise and incentive spirometer
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality for people on hemodialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-blind study with no blinding of participants, and results may not apply to all dialysis patients. The interventions are short-term (one month), so lasting benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

169 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-60 years * Diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and receiving maintenance hemodialysis * On hemodialysis for at least 3 months * Experiencing fatigue and sleep disturbances * Clinically stable during the study period * Able to communicate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiovascular disease * Severe musculoskeletal disorders limiting exercise * Cognitive impairment * Patients with diabetes mellitus for at least 10 years with diabetic neuropathy (DPN ≥ 6) * Recent hospitalization within the last 4 weeks * Refusal to participate or inability to continue participation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dialysis disequilibrium syndrome end stage renal failure Fatigue insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fatigue Hemodialysis complication Sleep disturbance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Baghdad

    Baghdad, Iraq

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