Effects of Supervised Exercise on Rheological Functions of Erythrocyte in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

To improve aerobic capacity, muscular function, and health-related quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), regular exercise is recommended. Supervised intradialytic exercise at moderate intensity is a viable approach to ensure patient safety, maintain compliance, and effectively enhance physiological adaptations. However, the impact of exercise training on erythrocyte rheological properties in ESRD patients, such as red blood cell deformability, aggregation, and oxygen transport capacity, remains unclear. Method: ESRD patients (anticipated n=180) will undergo supervised exercise training therapy three times per week for six months in the hospital, followed by three months at home. Cardiopulmonary exercise tests will be conducted before and after the intervention. Erythrocyte deformability and aggregation will be assessed using a laser-assisted optical rotational cell analyzer (LORCA), while additional protein levels and reactive oxygen species (ROS) status will be measured using a flow cytometer. This will help determine how exercise affects the rheological properties of red blood cells in this population.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Receiving hemodialysis and medication at least for 6 weeks

• Kt/V score \> 1.2

Locations
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Taiwan
Chang Gung University
RECRUITING
Taoyuan District
Contact Information
Primary
Jong-Shyan Wang, PhD
s5492@mail.cgu.edu.tw
+886-3-2118800
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-08-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 180
Treatments
Experimental: Supervised exercise training
No_intervention: Control group
Sponsors
Leads: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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