Trial reportBMC nephrology2026
Effects of intradialytic resistance versus flexibility exercises on clinical outcomes in hemodialysis patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in BMC nephrology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07390656 (Effects of Intradialytic Resistance and Flexibility Exercises on Clinical Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Effects of Intradialytic Resistance and Flexibility Exercises on Clinical Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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Abstract
backgroundIntradialytic exercise is increasingly used in hemodialysis patients; however, the comparative effects of different exercise modalities remain unclear. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of intradialytic resistance and flexibility exercises on dialysis adequacy and selected clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
methodsIn this prospective pilot randomized controlled trial, 49 patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis were allocated to control (CG), flexibility exercise (FEG), or resistance exercise (REG) groups. Exercise sessions were performed three times per week for 40 min over 12 weeks. Primary outcomes were dialysis adequacy parameters (Kt/V and URR). Secondary outcomes, including body composition and quality of life, were considered exploratory. Group × time interactions were evaluated using linear mixed-effects and nonparametric longitudinal models; given the exploratory design and limited sample size, p < 0.10 was considered indicative of potential interaction effects.
resultsGroup × time interactions were observed for Kt/V
conclusionsIntradialytic resistance exercise showed a signal toward improvements in URR, BMI, and SF-36 emotional role limitations, whereas flexibility exercise showed a signal toward improvement in the SF-36 general health domain. These findings suggest potential differences between exercise modalities in psychosocial and physiological outcomes. Further studies are needed to clarify which exercise modalities may provide greater benefit for specific patient profiles.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT07390656. Registered on 5 February 2026. Retrospectively registered.
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