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Trial of Aerobic Exercise in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Hemodialysis

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
University of Manitoba
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00492362
First received: June 26, 2007
Last updated: June 2, 2008
Last verified: June 2008
History of Changes
  Purpose

Randomized controlled trial comparing effects of ergometer exercise during hemodialysis to effects of pedometer use outside of hemodialysis on exercise capacity, functional status, quality of life and adequacy of hemodialysis.


Condition Intervention
Kidney Failure, Chronic
 Behavioral: ergometer exercise during hemodialysis
Behavioral: pedometer activity outside of hemodialysis

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Official Title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Aerobic Exercise in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease During Outpatient Hemodialysis

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U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of Manitoba:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Aerobic exercise capacity as measured by VO2 peak [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]
  • physical function as measured by sit to stand to sit; sit and reach and 6 minute walk test [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • quality of life measured by SF36 [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]
  • dialysis adequacy as measured by ktV [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]

Enrollment: 60
Study Start Date: July 2007
Study Completion Date: May 2008
Primary Completion Date: May 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: A
Ergometer during hemodialysis
 Behavioral: ergometer exercise during hemodialysis
Active Comparator: B
Pedometer use outside of hemodialysis
 Behavioral: pedometer activity outside of hemodialysis

Detailed Description:

Study Design:

Prospective, randomized, controlled trial of chronic hemodialysis outpatients within the Manitoba Renal Program.

Potential patients include any individual receiving chronic outpatient hemodialysis in Winnipeg (Seven Oaks, Sherbrook, Central and St. Boniface dialysis units) and the Brandon hemodialysis unit.

Exercise Interventions:

Patients will be block randomized to one of the following 2 interventions:

Group A: Cycling on an ergometer GOAL 60 minutes 3 times per week on hemodialysis for 24 weeks A cycling ergometer will be placed on the floor in front of the patient's dialysis chair or at the foot of the bed (if there are only beds available in that unit). The patient will be allowed to exercise anytime during the first half of each dialysis treatment. Goal frequency will be 3 times per week during their usual scheduled hemodialysis treatments.

Group B: Pedometers This group will each receive a pedometer (StepsCount®) at the onset of the study following exercise testing. They will be educated regarding the technical use of the pedometer and will receive the handout entitled "Pedometer Information Sheet: Get Physically Active One Step at a Time!" They will also receive verbal education regarding use of the pedometer and goal activity levels from the exercise study supervisor.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All adult (>18 years old) patients
  • Treated with hemodialysis for > 3 months
  • Hemoglobin > 100 g/L over the previous 2 months
  • Kt/V > 1.2 for last month and no history of shortened dialysis due to hemodialysis access issues or frequent alarming during dialysis due to poor access will be eligible for the study.
  • Study patients must also be likely able to complete 12 consecutive weeks of exercise (i.e. no travel, change of modality, elective surgery planned) and must be able to comprehend instructions in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Acute medical illness in last month
  • Unstable hemodialysis with frequent hypotension over the past month
  • Active cardiovascular disease (stroke or acute coronary syndrome, unstable angina) in last 3 months
  • Lower extremity amputation with no prosthesis (inability to pedal a bike)
  • Spine compression fractures
  • Severe musculoskeletal pain at rest or with minimal activity
  • Inability to sit, stand or walk unassisted (walking devices such as cane will be allowed)
  • Shortness of breath at rest or with activities of daily living (NYHA Class IV)
  • Labile glycemic control with hypoglycaemic episodes > 1x/week.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00492362

Locations
Canada, Manitoba
Sherbrook Dialysis Unit
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A1M2
Seven Oaks General Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
St. Boniface General Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Central Dialysis Unit, Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A1R9
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Manitoba
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Clara J Bohm, MD University of Manitoba; Manitoba Renal Program
  More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00492362     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: B2007:067
Study First Received: June 26, 2007
Last Updated: June 2, 2008
Health Authority: Canada: Ethics Review Committee

Keywords provided by University of Manitoba:
hemodialysis
exercise
physical fitness
dialysis adequacy

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Renal Insufficiency
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases

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