Exercise Therapy on Rheological Functions of Erythrocyte in Hemodialysis

NCT06575634 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 180

Last updated 2024-08-28

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Summary

To improve aerobic capacity, muscular function, and health-related quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), regular exercise is recommended. Supervised intradialytic exercise at moderate intensity is a viable approach to ensure patient safety, maintain compliance, and effectively enhance physiological adaptations. However, the impact of exercise training on erythrocyte rheological properties in ESRD patients, such as red blood cell deformability, aggregation, and oxygen transport capacity, remains unclear.

Method: ESRD patients (anticipated n=180) will undergo supervised exercise training therapy three times per week for six months in the hospital, followed by three months at home. Cardiopulmonary exercise tests will be conducted before and after the intervention. Erythrocyte deformability and aggregation will be assessed using a laser-assisted optical rotational cell analyzer (LORCA), while additional protein levels and reactive oxygen species (ROS) status will be measured using a flow cytometer. This will help determine how exercise affects the rheological properties of red blood cells in this population.

Conditions

  • Hemodialysis Complication

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Supervised exercise training

Participants perform Intradialytic cycling exercise training in the hospital for 6 months (24 weeks) and 3 months (12 weeks) at home. Exercise prescription: 50-60% maximal workload for 20-30 minutes, including low intensity warm-up and cool down (30% of maximal workload).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jong-Shyan Wang, PhD · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-08-01
Primary Completion
2025-07-31
Completion
2025-07-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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