This study aims to examine the effect of 25 hydroxyvitamin D supplementation and a structured exercise program on the exercise capacity and quality of life of haemodialysis patients with 25 hydroxyvitamin D insufficiency.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
19
30 minutes on an exercise bicycle during every dialysis
Cholecalciferol 2000U per day will be given for duration of study to all participants
Participants randomised to this arm at 3 months will continue on their usual exercise routine for the remaining 3 months
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Exercise capacity - modified shuttle walk test
Time frame: Basesline, 3 & 6 months
Quality of life with KDQOL
Time frame: Baseline, 3 & 6 months
Quadriceps Strength
Time frame: Baseline, 3 & 6 months
Serum phosphate
Time frame: baselibe, 3 & 6 months
Feeling thermometer
Time frame: Baseline, 3 & 6 months
Timed up and go
Time frame: baseline, 3 & 6 months
Falls
Time frame: continuous
Pulse wave velocity
Time frame: baseline, 3 & 6 months
Bioimpedance
Time frame: Baseline, 3 & 6 months
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