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Intradialytic Versus Home-Based Exercise in Female Hemodialysis Patients
Sponsor: Tanta University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial compared intradialytic exercise with home-based exercise in married female patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Ninety participants were randomly assigned in equal numbers to an intradialytic exercise group, a home-based exercise group, or a control group. Both exercise programs continued for 12 weeks. The study evaluated whether exercise performed during dialysis or at home could improve quality of life, self-esteem, sexual function, and selected clinical and laboratory outcomes. Quality of life was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Survey, self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index. Laboratory assessments included calcium, phosphorus, intact parathyroid hormone, albumin, C-reactive protein, hemoglobin, sodium, and potassium.
Official title: Comparing the Effect of Intradialytic and Home-Based Exercise on Health Outcomes, Quality of Life, Self-Esteem, and Sexual Function in Female Hemodialysis Patients
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-03-01
Completion Date
2025-06-01
Last Updated
2026-07-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intradialytic Exercise
A supervised low- to moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise program performed during the first two hours of hemodialysis, three times per week for 12 weeks.
Home-Based Exercise
A structured home-based exercise program consisting of walking, bodyweight resistance exercises, and flexibility routines for 30 minutes per day, at least three to five times per week for 12 weeks.
Locations (1)
Tanta University Hospitals
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt