Gender-Based Differences In Dynamic Balance Among Hemodialysis Patients

NCT07555522 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: HD-Balance-Gender-2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 155
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Aim of the study is to investigate gender-based differences in dynamic balance in form of Timed-Up-and-Go and Five Times-sit-to-Stand-to-sit tests among hemodialysis patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Are there gender-based differences in dynamic balance in form of Timed-Up-and-Go and Five Times-sit-to-Stand-to-sit tests among hemodialysis patients?

Conditions

Hemodialysis Patient

Keywords

Balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Dynamic Balance among Hemodialysis Patients

  Assessed using Timed-Up-and-Go test . Each participant will perform the Timed-Up-and-Go test twice, and the shortest completion time (in seconds) will be recorded.

  At baseline (single assessment)

Study Arms (2)

Male Hemodialysis Patients

Group 1 Name: Male Hemodialysis Patients Description: Male patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis 3 times per week who will be assessed for dynamic balance using the Timed Up and Go and Five Times Sit-to -Stand-to-Sit tests.

Female Hemodialysis Patients

Group 2 Name: Female Hemodialysis Patients Description: Female patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis 3 times per week who will be assessed for dynamic balance using the Timed Up and Go and Five Times Sit-to -Stand-to-Sit tests.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will be conducted on 155 hemodialysis patients divided into 2 study groups; group A (62 female patients) and group B (93 male patients). Patients with age ranged from 20 to 60 years old and BMI from 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2. All patients have been undergoing hemodialysis three times per week for at least 1 year; without secondary disorders that may affect balance assessment.

You may qualify if:

• Age 20 to 60 years (both sexes)
• Body mass index (BMI) 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m²
• Undergoing hemodialysis three times per week
• Duration of hemodialysis ≥1 year
• No exercise therapy within the last 3 months
• Able to walk independently for at least 2 minutes without assistive devices

You may not qualify if:

• Recent myocardial infarction (within 6 weeks)
• Malignant arrhythmia or unstable angina
• History of major surgery or fracture of the hip/knee, or hip/knee replacement
• Severe respiratory or cardiovascular conditions affecting cardiopulmonary function
• Severe hypotension during or after hemodialysis
• Neurological disorders affecting balance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Tanta General Hospital

Tanta, Egypt

Location

Tanta General Hospital

Tanta, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Blake C, O'Meara YM. Subjective and objective physical limitations in high-functioning renal dialysis patients. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2004 Dec;19(12):3124-9. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfh538. Epub 2004 Oct 19.

  PMID: 15494354 BACKGROUND

Related Links

• Related Info

Central Study Contacts

Nada Elmetwaly Elbatal, MSc candidate

CONTACT

+201002122937; nadaelbatal98@gmail.com

Tasneem Ehab Mohammed, PhD

CONTACT

+20103348580; Tasneem_ehab@cu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 14, 2026
• First Posted: April 29, 2026
• Study Start: April 16, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 25, 2026
• Last Updated: April 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (2)