NCT07442240

Intradialytic Rehabilitation and Functional Independence in Hemodialysis Patients

Effects of Intradialytic Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization Exercises and Inspiratory Muscle Training on Functional Independence in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 56 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study evaluated whether a rehabilitation program performed during hemodialysis sessions could improve daily functioning and mobility in adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Participants took part in either exercise-based rehabilitation, breathing muscle training, or usual care. The study compared changes in functional independence and mobility before and after the rehabilitation period.

Detailed description

This academic clinical study was conducted in two dialysis centers in Istanbul between June 2016 and March 2017. Adults undergoing maintenance hemodialysis were allocated to one of three groups: dynamic lumbar stabilization exercises, inspiratory muscle training, or a control group receiving routine nephrological care. Participants in the intervention groups completed a supervised intradialytic rehabilitation program three times per week for 10 weeks. Functional independence and mobility-related performance were assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention using validated functional assessment measures. The study was conducted as part of a doctoral thesis and is being retrospectively registered for transparency.

Conditions

• Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 4 and 5)
• Hemodialysis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization Exercises	A structured intradialytic exercise program focusing on trunk stabilization and neuromuscular control, performed under supervision during hemodialysis sessions.
BEHAVIORAL	Respiratory Muscle Training	Respiratory muscle training performed during hemodialysis using threshold-based breathing exercises under supervision.

Timeline

• Start date: 2016-06-01
• Primary completion: 2017-03-01
• Completion: 2017-06-01
• First posted: 2026-03-02
• Last updated: 2026-03-02