Patients undergoing hemodialysis
Conditions
Interventions
The treatment group will be received neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the lower extremities for 6-month, 3 times/week (30 min) during hemodialysis sessions.
The control group will be received u
Sponsors
Department of Physical Therapy School of Rehabilitation, Hyogo Medical University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy for at least 3-month 2. Patients aged 50 years and older 3. Patients who agree in writing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who underwent leg amputation 2. Patients with a pacemaker or ICD 3. Patients with severe sensory impairments 4. Patients with hemiplegia 5. Patients with untreated bleeding 6. Patients with unstable angina pectoris 7. Patients with an uncontrolled arrhythmia 8. Patients who suffering from hemodynamic instability 9. Patients who started drug therapy for osteoporosis within 1-year prior to participation of the present study 10. Patients who are identified as inadequacy participating into the study for a reason other than above 1.-9. by physician and/or study investigators.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone strength | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactRyota Matsuzawa
Hyogo Medical University Department of Physical Therapy School of Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed