Effect of Intradialytic Resistance Versus Aerobic Exercise on Cardiovascular System in Patients on Regular Hemodialysis

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-65
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of resistance exercise and aerobic exercise on intradialytic hypotension in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) or stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in which on maintenance regular HD (three sessions/week (on alternate days), for four hours/session for more than a year to five years when starting the study.

Both gender male and female aged from 45 to 60 years old.

Patients with intradialytic hypotension sudden drops of systolic pressure of more than 20 mm Hg or diastolic pressure of more than 10 mmHg.

Receiving hemodialysis (HD) through uncomplicated arm arteriovenous (A-V) fistula.

Disqualifiers

Severe Chest diseases (either obstructive or restrictive).

Clinical signs of a severe cardiac event. (eg, severe atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure),

Severe psychiatric or cognitive impairment, who unable to follow comment.

Neurological disorders affecting respiratory muscles or any muscular dystrophies (cervical disc or bulge).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Hemodialysis
  • Intradialytic resistive exercise
  • Intradialytic aerobic exercise

Treatment groups

75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators