Physical activity during dialysis for chronic patients

Contribution of Physical Activity Per Dialytic in Chronic Dialysis Patients

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal André Grégoire · NCT06471283

This study tests if doing physical activity during dialysis can help improve the health and quality of life for people who have been on dialysis for more than three months.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal André Grégoire Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montreuil)
Trial IDNCT06471283 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of physical activity performed during dialysis sessions on the quality of life and various health parameters in chronic dialysis patients. It aims to determine whether engaging in physical activity can improve muscle strength, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The study will involve compliant patients at CHI André Grégoire who have been on dialysis for more than three months and will assess the clinical significance of any observed benefits.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over who have been on chronic hemodialysis for more than three months and can consent to participate in physical activity during their sessions.

Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbid conditions, such as advanced cardiac or respiratory diseases, or those unable to participate due to physical limitations will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of life and health outcomes for patients undergoing chronic dialysis.

How similar studies have performed: While some studies have shown potential benefits of physical activity during dialysis, the clinical significance remains uncertain, making this approach somewhat novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 and over, undergoing chronic hemodialysis at CHI André Grégoire for more than 3 months.
* Consent to participate in physical activity during dialysis sessions.
* Written informed consent.
* Affiliation with a social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lower limb amputation without a prosthesis.
* Non-healed foot wounds.
* Hemoglobin \< 8 g/dl.
* Patient refusal to participate.
* Severe respiratory (oxygen dependence) or cardiac disease (NYHA class 3 or 4, LVEF \< 30%).
* Advanced dementia or psychiatric illness impeding cooperation, or refusal to consent.
* Non-French speaking patients unable to understand the study.
* Patients under guardianship.
* Advanced osteoarthritis, recent hip or knee prosthesis (\< 3 months).
* Hypotension (BP \< 90/40 mmHg) or hypertension (BP \> 180/110 mmHg).
* Fever (temperature \>= 38°C).
* Hypoglycemia (fingerstick glucose \< 0.8 g/l) in diabetic patients.
* Dyspnea or desaturation in ambient air \< 95%.
* COVID-19 symptoms within the last 21 days, positive PCR test, unable to pedal.
* Chest pain or unstable angina.
* Muscle or joint contraindications to the pedal exerciser as assessed by a physiotherapist

Where this trial is running

Montreuil

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Dialysisdialysis patientsphysical activity
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.