Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Blood Uric Acid, Physical Ability, and Quality of Life in Adults on Hemodialysis

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of aerobic exercise on patients undergoing hemodialysis HD who often have high serum uric acid SUA levels. These elevated levels are linked to heart problems, joint pain, and reduced quality of life QoL. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate how aerobic exercise influences SUA levels, functional ability, and QoL in HD patients aged 40 to 60 years. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. Group A will receive a conventional physical therapy program including breathing, stretching, and lower limb circulatory exercises plus a 6-week aerobic exercise regimen performed three times weekly for 20 to 45 minutes per session. Aerobic activities include treadmill walking or stationary biking at moderate intensity. Group B will receive only the conventional physical therapy program without aerobic exercise. During the study, researchers will measure SUA levels using a biochemistry analyzer, assess functional capacity with the Six-Minute Walk Test 6MWT, and evaluate quality of life using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form KDQOL-SF Arabic Version. These assessments will occur before and after the 6-week intervention to monitor changes. The study provides detailed exercise guidance and aims to understand aerobic exercises impact on health outcomes in HD patients.

Aerobic Exercises and Hemodialysis Patients