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The Effects of Eccentric Cycling Exercise Program in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

RecruitingNAAges 55 Years - 85 YearsAllNational Cheng Kung University
NCT06551311 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Progress in medical technology, enhancements in environmental cleanliness, and elevated living conditions have notably prolonged the mean life expectancy, resulting in a swift increase in the aging population. The prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is more pronounced among the elderly in contrast to younger demographics. With the aging of the CKD population, the capacity to autonomously handle daily activities becomes a critical concern. This demographic frequently encounters concurrent health conditions, a decrease in self-care capabilities, general health decline, and diminished quality of life. Recent studies suggest that physical activity has the potential to enhance cardiovascular health, cardiopulmonary endurance, muscle strength, quality of life, uremic toxin management, and inflammation levels among individuals with CKD. Given that CKD patients often exhibit sedentary be

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
This study will be conducted in collaboration with the Departments of Nephrology and Geriatric Medicine at National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taiwan. Participants will be recruited as voluntary subjects from outpatient clinics. The attending physician will assess eligible patients. After the study's purpose and methodology are explained by the research staff and patients consent to participate, block randomization will be used to assign participants into one of three groups randomly. The allocation results will be securely stored by the principal investigator. Inclusion Criteria: * (1) Clinical diagnosis of CKD * (2) eGFR \<60 ml/min/1.73m\^2 or undergoing routine dialysis * (3) Must be able to communicate normally, understand and comply with instructions. * (4) Must be able to walk independently. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Clinical diagnosis of acute renal failure * (2) Hospitalization for acute illness within the past three months * (3) Clinical diagnosis of severe joint disease and lower extremity surgery * (4) Clinical diagnosis of severe neurological disease * (5) Clinical diagnosis of severe cardiovascular disease * (6) Unconsciousness or lack of ability to cooperate with the assessment
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What it tests

  • cycling training exercise
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Where

1 site
National Cheng Kung University Hostipal
Tainan, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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