The Effect of Home-based Exercise on Postural Abnormalities

Launched by PARDIS SPECIALIZED WELLNESS INSTITUTE · Mar 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how home-based exercise can help improve posture and overall well-being in patients with end-stage renal disease who are on dialysis. The focus is on exercises that can be done at home with the help of video calls, aiming to reduce issues like poor posture, fatigue, and the risk of falling. The study hopes to show that these exercises can enhance balance, physical function, and quality of life for participants.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have been stable on peritoneal dialysis for at least three months, with their doctor's approval to join the study. They should also have internet access and a smart device for the exercise sessions. Participants can expect to engage in regular exercise programs designed to improve their strength and flexibility while receiving support from healthcare professionals. This trial is currently recruiting, so it's a great opportunity for those who meet the criteria and want to improve their health through guided exercise at home.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Aged 18 years and over
• • 2. At least 3 months of stable peritoneal dialysis (PD) history
• • 3. Permission from their doctors
• • 4. Have decision-making capacity to enable them to give informed consent to take part in the study
• • 5. Have access to a smart device (e.g., smartphone, laptop or tablet), and have internet access
• • 6. Engaging in physical activity \> 3 times per week at moderate to high intensity
• • 7. Participating in regular exercise programs targeting endurance, strength, or flexibility \> 3 times per week
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Unstable cardiac status, including angina, decompensated congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled arrhythmias
• • 2. Active infection or acute medical illness
• • 3. Hemodynamic instability
• • 4. Labile glycemic control
• • 5. Individuals unable to exercise entirely, e.g., lower extremity amputations without feasible alternatives for adapted exercise
• • 6. Having severe musculoskeletal pain at rest or with minimal activity
• • 7. Unable to sit, stand or walk unassisted (walking device such as cane or walker allowed)
• • 8. Having shortness of breath at rest or with activities of daily living (NYHAClass IV)
• • 9. Individuals with exercise participation ≥ 3 times per week that addressed ≥ 2 of the domains
• • 10. Myocardial infarction within the past 3 months