Physical activity in haemodialysis patients: a feasibility study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A structured exercise and educational intervention to increase physical activity in haemodialysis patients: a feasibility study
IRAS ID
247579
Contact name
Sheera Sutherland
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
FREC 2017/62
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Not applicable, Not applicable
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
There is a well established link between physical inactivity and increased mortality in the general population and across many of the more common disease areas including chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients with CKD have very high levels of morbidity and mortality and are known to have low fitness levels. Randomised controlled trials of exercise have demonstrated the benefits of physical activity for CKD patients. Despite this, physical activity levels remain low and translating these research findings into clinical practice is challenging.
This feasibility study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an instructor led structured exercise programme which includes an educational component to engage and increase physical activity levels in haemodialysis patients attending the Oxford University Hospitals Trust haemodialysis unit. Consented participants will fill in a self reported physical activity questionnaire (Human Activity Profile), partake in functional mobility assessments (Timed-Up and Go) and a chair based exercise programme. At the end of the study, participants, and nursing staff will undertake a semi-structured interview aimed at understanding acceptability of the intervention.
The results of this feasibility study will then be used to inform whether a larger trial in haemodialysis patients is feasible. The recruitment will be from the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. All questionnaires, physical activity interventions and interviews will be undertaken during routine visits to the haemodialysis unit.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/EM/0042
Date of REC Opinion
29 Apr 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion