The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on the Physical Function of People Undergoing Hemodialysis (IDEX)
End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis, Frail Elderly Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis focused on measuring Intra-Dialytic Exercise, End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis, Therabands, Exercise Physiologist
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or greater
- Ability to understand and communicate English
- Diagnosis of ESRD and currently undergoing in-center hemodialysis
- On HD for longer than 6 weeks
- Approved by the Satellite Milpitas Medical Director and/or referring physician
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous major amputations
- Inability to independently ambulate
- Known to be pregnant
Sites / Locations
- Satellite Milpitas
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Exercise (Intervention) Arm
Control
The 25 patients in this arm will receive an interventional exercise plan using resistance bands and once weekly visits from an exercise physiologist while on dialysis for 12 weeks. They will undergo a frailty screening using a Modified Fried Frailty Scale at the beginning and end of the trial to include: Timed up and Go test, Sit-to-Stand Test, Handgrip Strength Test, Low physical activity questionnaire.
The 25 patients in the control arm will not receive an interventional exercise plan or visits from an exercise physiologist while on dialysis for 12 weeks. They will undergo a frailty screening using a Modified Fried Frailty Scale at the beginning and end of the trial to include: Timed up and Go test, Sit-to-Stand Test, Handgrip Strength Test, Low physical activity questionnaire.