The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial

Exercise benefits patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) by addressing complications and dysfunctions. Elastic band exercise is cost-effective, but its safety, efficacy, and feasibility during dialysis are not well-established. The aim of this study is to investigate the physical and mental effe...

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Main Authors: Xianxuan Feng, Jingwen Sun, Zihan Wang, Nina Zhang, Yumei Liu, Zhenhong Wang, Niansong Wang, Guihua Jian, Dongsheng Cheng, Xiaohua Sheng, Yanhong Ma
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/0886022X.2025.2482124
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Jingwen Sun
Zihan Wang
Nina Zhang
Yumei Liu
Zhenhong Wang
Niansong Wang
Guihua Jian
Dongsheng Cheng
Xiaohua Sheng
Yanhong Ma
author_facet Xianxuan Feng
Jingwen Sun
Zihan Wang
Nina Zhang
Yumei Liu
Zhenhong Wang
Niansong Wang
Guihua Jian
Dongsheng Cheng
Xiaohua Sheng
Yanhong Ma
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description Exercise benefits patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) by addressing complications and dysfunctions. Elastic band exercise is cost-effective, but its safety, efficacy, and feasibility during dialysis are not well-established. The aim of this study is to investigate the physical and mental effects of intradialytic elastic band exercise in patients on MHD. Sixty patients on MHD were randomly assigned to the exercise or control group (30 patients/group). The control group received routine hemodialysis care, whereas those in the exercise group performed intradialytic elastic band exercises for 0.5–2 h during hemodialysis three times a week for 12 weeks. Physical function (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB]), cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA]), fatigue (14-item Fatigue Scale [FS-14]), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), and anxiety and depression (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale [HAMA]/Hamilton Depression Rating Scale [HAMD]) were assessed. The exercise group showed significant improvements in SPPB (p = 0.008) and MoCA (p < 0.001) scores compared to pre-intervention and control groups. FS-14 scores decreased significantly (p = 0.005). PSQI (p < 0.001) and HAMA (p < 0.001) scores improved post-intervention but not versus control. HAMD scores reduced significantly (p < 0.001). Satisfaction and recommendation scores were 9.57 and 9.71. In conclusions, intradialytic elastic band exercise improved physical and cognitive function and alleviated fatigue, sleep issues, depression, and anxiety in patients on MHD. With high compliance, no significant adverse events, and high patient satisfaction, it is recommended as a routine intervention during dialysis.
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spelling doaj-art-ec4163106ef64bd3ac45291e08c738df2025-08-20T01:55:11ZengTaylor & Francis GroupRenal Failure0886-022X1525-60492025-12-0147110.1080/0886022X.2025.2482124The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trialXianxuan Feng0Jingwen Sun1Zihan Wang2Nina Zhang3Yumei Liu4Zhenhong Wang5Niansong Wang6Guihua Jian7Dongsheng Cheng8Xiaohua Sheng9Yanhong Ma10Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, ChinaExercise benefits patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) by addressing complications and dysfunctions. Elastic band exercise is cost-effective, but its safety, efficacy, and feasibility during dialysis are not well-established. The aim of this study is to investigate the physical and mental effects of intradialytic elastic band exercise in patients on MHD. Sixty patients on MHD were randomly assigned to the exercise or control group (30 patients/group). The control group received routine hemodialysis care, whereas those in the exercise group performed intradialytic elastic band exercises for 0.5–2 h during hemodialysis three times a week for 12 weeks. Physical function (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB]), cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA]), fatigue (14-item Fatigue Scale [FS-14]), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]), and anxiety and depression (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale [HAMA]/Hamilton Depression Rating Scale [HAMD]) were assessed. The exercise group showed significant improvements in SPPB (p = 0.008) and MoCA (p < 0.001) scores compared to pre-intervention and control groups. FS-14 scores decreased significantly (p = 0.005). PSQI (p < 0.001) and HAMA (p < 0.001) scores improved post-intervention but not versus control. HAMD scores reduced significantly (p < 0.001). Satisfaction and recommendation scores were 9.57 and 9.71. In conclusions, intradialytic elastic band exercise improved physical and cognitive function and alleviated fatigue, sleep issues, depression, and anxiety in patients on MHD. With high compliance, no significant adverse events, and high patient satisfaction, it is recommended as a routine intervention during dialysis.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/0886022X.2025.2482124ChiCTR2300067852Maintenance hemodialysisintradialytic exerciseelastic band exercisewell-being assessments
spellingShingle Xianxuan Feng
Jingwen Sun
Zihan Wang
Nina Zhang
Yumei Liu
Zhenhong Wang
Niansong Wang
Guihua Jian
Dongsheng Cheng
Xiaohua Sheng
Yanhong Ma
The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
Renal Failure
ChiCTR2300067852
Maintenance hemodialysis
intradialytic exercise
elastic band exercise
well-being assessments
title The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
title_full The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
title_short The impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled trial
title_sort impact of intradialytic elastic band exercise on physical and cognitive abilities in patients on maintenance hemodialysis a randomized controlled trial
topic ChiCTR2300067852
Maintenance hemodialysis
intradialytic exercise
elastic band exercise
well-being assessments
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/0886022X.2025.2482124
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