N/A N=54 Randomized Prevention

Exercise Effect on Psychological Distress of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at Al-Suwaiq Dialysis Center

Exercise · Renal Dialysis · Anxiety · Depression

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2025

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Depression Score (PHQ-9) From Baseline to 6 Months. — 2.96; 8.00 Unit on a scale. — p=0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Exercise (Behavioral); Standard medical treatment (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health
Primary completion: Jun 2025

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Depression Score (PHQ-9) From Baseline to 6 Months.	2.96; 8.00	0.05
PRIMARY Change in Anxiety Score (GAD-7) From Baseline to 6 Months.	4.80; 6.69	0.05

Summary

The aim to investigate the level of psychological distress on patients undergoing hemodialysis at Al-Suwaiq Renal dialysis center as well as to explore the effectiveness of home-based exercise method in reducing such psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. the main questions aims to answer, 1. Does hemodialysis patients have high level of psychological distress. 2. Does exercise has effect on reducing psychological distress on hemodialysis patients. participants randomized into control and intervention group, intervention group received home based exercise for 6 month while control group not, to compare in reducing of psychological distress.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adults ≥18 years of age
Diagnosis of ESRD on dialysis at least for 3 years
Stable (no recent exacerbation).
Not having Diabetic feet.
Walking without assistance.

Exclusion Criteria

Any acute or chronic condition that would limit the ability of the patient to participate in the study.
Refusal to give informed consent

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