Overview

The Effects of Resistance Exercise and Protein Supplementation in Hemodialysis Patients

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-01-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The objective of this study is to determine how protein supplementation, with or without exercise, affects functional capacity, strength, body composition, and physical activity in hemodialysis patients.
Phase:
Phase 2
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- On hemodialysis for more than 3 months, on a thrice weekly hemodialysis program;

- Adequately dialyzed (Kt/V ≥ 1.2).

- Age ≥ 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients unable to perform exercise due to cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis,
etc., as determined by the PI and the primary physician of the subject.

- Pregnant women.

- Patients hospitalized within the last month prior to the study.