N/A
Completed N=31
Handgrip Exercise for Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01061008 ↗Enrolled (actual)
31
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Venous Diameter. — 5.78; 6.42 mm
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether post operative progressive forearm exercise is effective in improving arteriovenous fistula maturation in chronic kidney disease patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Venous Diameter. |
5.78; 6.42 | — |
| SECONDARY Maximum Handgrip Strength |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Handgrip Endurance |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Forearm Muscle Cross Sectional Area |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease, attending for arteriovenous fistula creation in forearm
Exclusion Criteria
- Are under the age of 18years;
- Not able to exercise forearm safely (as decided by the patients consultant)
- Have any other uncontrolled medical condition
- Unable to withstand transiently raised systolic blood pressure by 35 mmHg and diastolic by 25 mmHg
- Or are unable to give consent
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01061008). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.