End stage of renal disease
Conditions
Interventions
exercise group:Three-month intradialytic cycling exercise
Sponsors
Hemodialysis center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
24 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) age above 20 years old and consented to join the study; (2) receive HD 3 times a week at least 3 months; (3) not miss more than two dialysis sessions in the prior month; (4) Kt/V (dialysis efficacy) ?1.2 and stable on HD; (5) ambulatory with or without using the assistance device, can walk for at least 50 meters; (6) have arteriovenous grafts or native fistulas; and (7) basic comprehension and communication in Chinese or Taiwanese.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) active infection or inflammation; (2) autoimmunity disorders; (3) cerebrovascular accidents within prior 6 months; (4) presence of severe muscle weakness or interfering skeletal deformity; (5) history of repeated episodes of hypoglycemia; (6) cardiopulmonary contraindications to resistance exercise such as myocardial infarction within prior 6 months, unstable angina, and uncompensated congestive heart failure; (7) lower limb amputation; and (8) history of prior regular exercise program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the effects of exercise program during HD on the primary outcomes of physical function, depression, fatigue, and HRQoL in HD patients; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactMei-Ling Yeh
Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health
Outcome results
None listed