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Completed N=54
Exercise Effect on Psychological Distress of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at Al-Suwaiq Dialysis Center
Exercise · Renal Dialysis · Anxiety · Depression
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07083843 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
54
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Depression Score (PHQ-9) From Baseline to 6 Months. — 2.96; 8.00 Unit on a scale. — p=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.
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 |
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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07083843). 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.