CYCLE-HD
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Improving cardiovascular health in dialysis patients using a structured programme of exercise
IRAS ID
164347
Contact name
James Burton
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leicester
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Haemodialysis patients die primarily of cardiovascular disease, the commonest of which is sudden cardiac death. Haemodialysis patients have a number of additional, non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors unique to their disease condition including muscle wasting, chronic malnutrition and inflammation. Intuitively, exercise has the potential to positively impact upon all of these problems but its incorporation into routine care has been slow as there are very few studies that have assessed the effectiveness, safety or feasibility of exercise programs in this high-risk population. There is widespread agreement that long-term, controlled studies into the safety and benefits of exercise training are desperately needed.
REC name
East Midlands - Leicester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EM/1190
Date of REC Opinion
31 Oct 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion