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ArticleKidney international reports2024

Randomized Controlled Trial of Intradialytic Cognitive and Physical Training to Enhance Functional Capacity.

Špela Bogataj, Maja Pajek, Aljaž Kren, Katja Kurnik Mesarič, Jernej Pajek

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Article in Kidney international reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07591714 (The Effect of Intradialytic Eye Exercise on Physical Function, Balance, and Fall Risk in Hemodialysis Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers.

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT07591714 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

The Effect of Intradialytic Eye Exercise on Physical Function, Balance, and Fall Risk in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Pilot Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorPardis Specialized Wellness InstituteRan2026 to 2026Enrolled30ConditionsEnd Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis ComplicationArmsIntradialytic Eye Exercise
3 · Its place in the literature

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11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  9. Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment and kidney dysfunction.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Špela BogatajDepartment of Nephrology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Maja PajekFaculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Aljaž KrenFaculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Katja Kurnik MesaričDepartment of Nephrology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jernej PajekDepartment of Nephrology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Hemodialysis (HD) patients frequently experience cognitive and physical impairments due to various factors, including age, comorbidities, and the demanding nature of the treatment. This study explores the impact of a 12 week integrated cognitive and physical training program on the functional capacity of patients on HD. Methods: A single blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 44 patients on HD. Participants were divided into an experimental (EXP) group that received a combined intervention of intradialytic cycling and cognitive training, and a control (CON) group receiving standard HD treatment. The Trail Making Test (TMT), Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and TUG dual task test (TUG-dual) were conducted before and after the intervention. Results: The EXP group demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive function, as evidenced by decreased TMT completion times (TMTA: -3.6 s, Conclusion: This study demonstrates that a 12 week combined cognitive and physical training program during HD sessions significantly enhances cognitive function and mobility in patients on HD. These findings suggest that integrated interventions can mitigate functional declines in this population and improve their overall quality of life. Further research with larger samples and active control groups is warranted to confirm and expand upon these promising results.

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cognitive functioncognitive trainingmobilityphysical exercise

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PMID39081752
PMCPMC11284388

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