NCT05836675

Quality of Life and Sexual Life in Hemodialysis Patients: Effects of an Intradialytic Exercise Program

Effects of an Intradialytic Exercise Program on Quality of Life, Sexual Function, and Sexual Satisfaction of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 37 (actual)
• Sponsor: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate whether an intradialytic exercise program can improve the quality of life, sexual function, and sexual satisfaction in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Detailed description

When diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease phase 5, patients are dialyzed to remove waste products and toxins from the blood that kidneys can´t longer filter. Although hemodialysis removes most of the toxins and allows health improvement, patients continue reporting a low quality of life and limitations in their functional independence. Within the context of quality of life, sexuality is an important factor; a high incidence of sexual dysfunctions has been reported among hemodialysis patients. Although poorly addressed, it impacts family and couple relationships, emotions, and mental health. Exercise interventions improve physical function and quality of life, and since some of the mechanisms involved in exercise are also involved in sexual activity, an exercise intervention could be an effective approach to sexual dysfunctions without the risk and stigma of sexual or drug therapy. Therefore the study aims to implement an intradialytic exercise program involving aerobic, resistance, and Kegel exercises (specific to the pelvic floor) and determine its effects on quality of life, sexual function, and sexual satisfaction in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Conditions

• Chronic Kidney Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Intradialytic exercise	The exercise program will be carried out during dialysis time. Participants will be asked to carry out cycling for 15-20 minutes, resistance exercises, and Kegel exercises during the first 2 hours of their regular routine hemodialysis session. Exercise can be done with rest periods as necessary.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-08
• Primary completion: 2024-04-30
• Completion: 2025-06-19
• First posted: 2023-05-01
• Last updated: 2025-06-26

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Mexico