From gains to decline: effects of structured pre-dialytic exercise training and detraining on physical fitness, quality of life, and inflammation in haemodialysis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pre-dialysis exercise training may benefit haemodialysis patients, but the effects of structured aerobic and resistance training remain unclear. This study evaluated the effects of a 6-month training performed 1-2 h before haemodialysis on muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, quality of life, and systemic inflammation.

Design

A 3-phase self-controlled design: 3-month control, 6-month aerobic and resistance training (72 sessions) and nutrition counselling, and 3-month follow-up.

Patients

Haemodialysis patients > 3 months.

Methods

Assessments were performed every 3 months at 5 time points. Outcomes included physical fitness (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, isokinetic dynamometry, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing), Kidney Disease QOL questio

SUBMITTER: Huang SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666888 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature