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Effect of a Structured Physical Exercise Program on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation for Hemodialysis in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

NCT06960304 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 128

Last updated 2025-05-07

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Summary

For patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease who are preparing to start hemodialysis, having a well-functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is essential. Although the AVF is considered the best type of vascular access, its maturation process does not always go as expected-studies show that in 28% to 53% of cases, the fistula does not mature properly, making effective dialysis more difficult. There is growing interest in using physical exercise as a way to support AVF maturation. International guidelines even recommend arm exercises for this purpose. However, there is still no clear agreement on what type of exercise, how often, or how intense it should be. This study aims to evaluate whether a structured exercise program focused on the AVF arm can help improve the fistula's development and overall function.

Conditions

  • Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Hemodialysis

Interventions

OTHER

Physical exercise program

Evaluation of AVF maturation using clinical and ultrasound criteria, after applying a structured physical exercise program.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, EPE

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ricardo A. S. Ferreira, Bachelor's degree in Nursing · Unidade Local de Saude de Coimbra

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-16
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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