the Effect of Virtual Reality Exercise on Selected Electrolytes Levels in Intradialytic Patients (VRE)

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases

Treatments: Other: standard care; Other: Virtual Reality Exercise

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07316725

P.T.REC/012/005982

Details and patient eligibility

About

this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Intra-Dialysis virtual reality exercise on selected electrolytes balance in patients with end stage renal disease.

Full description

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that often leads to end-stage renal disease, requiring dialysis. Patients undergoing hemodialysis frequently experience physical inactivity and electrolyte imbalances, which can adversely affect their health outcomes. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining muscle strength and physical function in CKD patients.Electrolytes play vital roles in various physiological functions, including muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and fluid balance. In end stage renal disease patients, imbalances can lead to serious complications, including: hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, and hypocalcemia.VR has been employed in medicine to assist patients in recovering their motor and cognitive abilities. It has proven effective in enhancing physical functions such as posture, balance, and motor skills. When combined with physical exercise, VR has been shown to improve the functional abilities and quality of life of hemodialysis patients. For those with end stage renal disease patients, who experience discomfort during hemodialysis, VR offers a distraction that can reduce the perception of pain, fatigue, nausea, lightheadedness, and headaches, thereby facilitating smoother exercise continuity and enhancing overall adherence to rehabilitation activities. so this study will be conducted to assess the effect of Intra-Dialysis Virtual Reality Exercise on Selected Electrolytes Balance in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease

Enrollment: 40 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients are diagnosed with end stage renal disease on regular dialysis.
• Their ages will be arranged from 20-40 years old.
• All patients are under medical control.
• Patients on regular dialysis more than 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

• Visual impairment.
• Severe cognitive impairment.
• Recent major surgery.
• Patients with sever musculoskeletal problems.
• Severe cardiovascular disease limiting exercise.
• Patients with Hemoglobin drop less than 9 g/dl

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Virtual Reality Exercise

Experimental group

Description:

Twenty patients will receive virtual reality exercise during dialysis sessions three times per weeks for 3 months (30 minutes of guided VR exercise).

Treatment:

Other: standard care

Other: Virtual Reality Exercise

standard care

Active Comparator group

Description:

Twenty patients will receive standard care during dialysis sessions three times per weeks for 3 months.

Treatment:

Other: standard care