NCT07370662

Effect of Resistance Exercises and Relaxation Therapy on Physical Function and Quality Of Life in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Rashid Latif Medical College · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The significance of this study to compare the effect of resistance exercises and relaxation therapy to find out which technique is more effective for improving physical function and quality of life in chronic kidney disease patient. The study was aimed to determine the effect of resistance exercises and relaxation therapy on physical function and quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease. We hypothesized if there was significant effect of resistance exercises and relaxation therapy on physical function and quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease. Group A: Relaxation therapy and Resistance exercises. Group B: Resistance exercises.

Detailed description

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a pathophysiological process, where the kidneys experience a slow, progressive and irreversible decline in function where the body's ability fail in maintaining metabolism and fluid and electrolyte balance causes the occurrence of uremia. Individuals of all ages and both sexes benefit from moderate-intensity physical activity, with diminished risk of cardiovascular diseases, maintenance of muscle strength, fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety and improved quality of life. Resistance exercises, alone and in combination with other exercises have shown beneficial outcomes in improving physical fitness, walking capacity, cardiovascular outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, relaxation techniques are considered successful in improving the condition of patients. Deep breathing relaxation techniques can reduce oxidative stress, increase cellular energy, increase elasticity of blood vessels and improve circulation, so that the final result can reduce and even overcome fatigue. The technique is easy to do, easy to learn, does not harm and a less costs is the advantage of deep breathing relaxation techniques. Resistance training has been successfully recommended as a method of gaining lean mass, strength and physical functioning in frail elderly persons and those with chronic diseases, including patients with cardiovascular and kidney diseases

Conditions

• Chronic Kidney Disease (Mild to Moderate)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Resistance exercises:	The researcher taught patients this exercise and encouraged them to do it daily each once about 20 to 30 minutes. The exercise started with moderate intensity of no more than 10 minutes then time of practice increased gradually to 30 minutes. Resistance exercise included the following: Knee and hip flexion and extension, elbow extension. The repetition was be 15-20 times
OTHER	Relaxation exercise	Relaxation exercise (diaphragmatic breathing, pursed lip breathing) Diaphragmatic breathing is intended to help patient use the diaphragm correctly while breathing to strengthen the diaphragm and decrease the work of breathing. Patient was instructed to sit comfortably with the knees bent and the shoulders, head and neck relaxed. Breathe in slowly through the nose so that the stomach moves out against the hand. Then exhaled through pursed lib technique so that stomach moves in again. Patients was instructed to place one hand on the upper chest and the other just below the rib cage. This was allowing patient to feel the diaphragm move as he or she breathe. Patients was instructed to practice this exercise 5-10 minutes about 3-4 times per day.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-12
• Primary completion: 2025-03-15
• Completion: 2025-03-15
• First posted: 2026-01-27
• Last updated: 2026-01-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan