Exercise during dialysis to improve heart health
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing resistance or aerobic exercise during dialysis can help prevent blood pressure drops in people on hemodialysis. It may help you if you often feel dizzy or lightheaded during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 60 years old.
- You have end-stage kidney disease and have been on dialysis for 1 to 5 years.
- You have drops in blood pressure during dialysis (a fall of more than 20 points in top number or 10 points in bottom number).
- You have a working fistula in your arm that does not cause problems.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.
- You are not currently doing regular exercise or training.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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