Quantifying the Deterioration of Physical Function in Renal Patients

Quantifying the Deterioration of Physical Function Along 6 Months in Patients in End Stage Renal Disease

Patients undergoing haemodialysis present a decrease in physical function, but little is known about the rate at which function decreases.

The purpose of this study is quantifying the nature and degree of functional deterioration experienced by stage 5 chronic kidney disease patients during a six month period of maintenance haemodialysis therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• people under hemodialysis treatment at least 3 months
• be medicable stable
• complete all the physical tests

Exclusion Criteria:

• heart stroke in the previous 6 weeks of the study
• inferior limb amputation without artificial aids
• cerebral vascular disease (ictus, ischemic)
• disability to complete functional tests