Effect of a Structured Physical Exercise Program on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation for Hemodialysis in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

For patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease who are preparing to start hemodialysis, having a well-functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is essential. Although the AVF is considered the best type of vascular access, its maturation process does not always go as expected-studies show that in 28% to 53% of cases, the fistula does not mature properly, making effective dialysis more difficult. There is growing interest in using physical exercise as a way to support AVF maturation. International guidelines even recommend arm exercises for this purpose. However, there is still no clear agreement on what type of exercise, how often, or how intense it should be. This study aims to evaluate whether a structured exercise program focused on the AVF arm can help improve the fistula's development and overall function.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Age ≥ 18 years

• AVF in the upper limb

• No cognitive decline and ability to follow instructions

Locations
Other Locations
Portugal
Unidade Local de Saude de Coimbra
RECRUITING
Coimbra
Contact Information
Primary
Ricardo A. S. Ferreira, Bachelor's degree in Nursing
ricardoferreira@ulscoimbra.min-saude.pt
+351 239 400 400
Backup
Clinical Trials Unit Unidade Local de Saude de Coimbra
ctu-cacc@ulscoimbra.min-saude.pt
+351 239 400 400
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-16
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 128
Treatments
Experimental: Exercised group
The participants in this group follow a structured physical exercise program for the arm with the Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF), including progressive exercises using weights and therapeutic balls. The goal is to assess the impact of this intervention on AVF maturation and functionality.
No_intervention: Control Group
The participants in this group do not follow the exercise program and only receive the usual recommendations on AVF care (standard of care).
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, EPE

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