Exercise and Cardiac Stunning During HD
Hemodialysis | End-stage Kidney DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week cycling during hemodialysis program on hemodialysis-induced myocardial stunning in adult individuals receiving hemodialysis.
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Participation Requirements
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Sex:
ALL -
Eligible Ages:
18 and up
Participation Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults greater than or equal to 18 years old (no upper age limit); who are greater than; 3 months after starting maintenance hemodialysis
* No expected change in dialysis modality, elective surgery or relocation outside of study site during the intervention period (16 weeks)
* Assessed to be safe and able to exercise by the hemodialysis unit nephrologist
* Able to communicate in English and provide written informed consent
* Must be dialyzing thrice weekly
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute coronary syndrome in the past 3 months
* Unstable arrhythmia
* Shortness of breath at rest or with minimal activity (NYHA Class 4)
* Symptomatic hypoglycemia (\>2x/week in week prior to enrolment)
* Participating in clinical intradialytic cycling program in last 3 months (if a clinical program exists)
Study Location
University of Manitoba Department of Internal Medicine
University of Manitoba Department of Internal MedicineWinnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
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St. Pauls Hospital
St. Pauls HospitalVancouver, British Columbia
Canada
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University of Alberta Department of Internal Medicine
University of Alberta Department of Internal MedicineEdmonton, Alberta
Canada
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University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine
University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Department of Internal MedicineCalgary, Alberta
Canada
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Western University
Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Canada
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Jarrin Penny, RN
- Study Sponsored By
- University of Manitoba
- Participants Required
- More Information
- Study ID:
NCT04877041