Dataset Information

Short-term aerobic exercise and vascular function in CKD stage 3: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study was designed to determine the effect of short-term moderate-intensity exercise training on arterial stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3.

Study design

Randomized controlled trial with a parallel-group design.

Setting & participants

Testing and training sessions were performed at Springfield College. 46 (treatment group, n=25; control group, n=21) patients with CKD with diabetes and/or hypertension completed the study.

Intervention

The aerobic training program consisted of 16 weeks of supervised exercise training at 50%-60% peak oxygen uptake (Vo2peak) 3 times per week, while the control group remained sedentary. Identical testing procedures were performed following the 16-week intervention.