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NCT Number: NCT06445647

Effect of Core Exercise on ADL in Hemodialysis

Finding the effect of core stability exercises with breathing exercises on Activities of daily living (ADLs), fatigue level and balance in maintenance hemodialysis patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Hemodialysis

Age range

55 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kz hospital

Cairo, Egypt

Location status: Recruiting

About this study

Sixty patients will be randomly assigned into two equal groups, the experimental (EX) group and the control group (CON). The participants' age will be 50-65 years and undergo hemodialysis. The Ex-group will attend three sessions/week of core stability exercise training (CSE) combined with Deep Breathing (25:30-min) for 8 weeks, the CON will attend 3 sessions/week of Deep Breathing (15-min) for 8 weeks. All the patients received only routine hemodialysis department care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults ranging from 55- 70 years old of both genders.
  • Diagnosed as maintenance hemodialysis for at least 6 months or more.
  • Free from mental illness, neuromuscular disorders, and serious lung problems and able to implement the interventional exercise.

Exclusion criteria

  • Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2)
  • Orthopeadics or neurological problems that interferes with training.
  • History of pulmonary problems (COPD, pneumonia)
  • History of Myocardial infarction and/or cardiothoracic surgery
  • Unstable medical status
  • Dementia that interferes with the ability to follow instructions.
  • History Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Treatment and study plan

Core stability exercise

Other

core stability exercise training

Breathing exercises

Other

Deep breathing and diaphragmatic breathing exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Activities of Daily Livings (ADLs)

    Time frame: up to 8 weeks

    ADLs will be assessed by Barthel Index (BI)

  2. Fatigue

    Time frame: up to 8 weeks

    Fatigue will be assessed by fatigue assessment scale. The total score ranges from 10 to 50. A total score < 22 indicates no fatigue, a score ≥ 22 indicates fatigue.

  3. Balance

    Time frame: up to 8 weeks

    Balance will be assessed by berg balance scale, the balance score ranges from 0 to 56, with lower scores indicating increased risk of balance loss and higher scores indicating improved functional mobility. Time up and go test (TUG)n Score < 10 seconds = normal < 20 seconds = good mobility; can walk outside alone; does not require a walking aid < 30 seconds = walking and balance problems; cannot walk outside alone; requires walking aid.

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Beni-Suef University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Core Stability Exercise Training on Activities of Daily Living, Fatigue Level and Balance in Hemodialysis

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 6, 2024
Registry last updated
May 2, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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