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Effect of a Structured Physical Exercise Program on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation for Hemodialysis in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Led by Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, EPE · Updated on 2025-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
75 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
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Official Title
Effect of a Structured Physical Exercise Program on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation for Hemodialysis in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age �3E�3D 18 years
- Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) present in the upper limb
- No cognitive decline and ability to follow instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- History of previous dysfunctional ipsilateral AVF
- History of injury or condition causing pain or loss of function in the AVF limb
- Musculoskeletal conditions or osteoarticular pathology such as myopathy or rheumatoid arthritis
- Neurological conditions or cardiovascular events such as stroke or peripheral neuropathy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Unidade Local de Saude de Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal, 3004-561
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Research Team
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Ricardo A. S. Ferreira, Bachelor's degree in Nursing
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Clinical Trials Unit Unidade Local de Saude de Coimbra
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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