- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT02754271
Fit for Dialysis: Research-based Film as a Knowledge Translation Strategy
Study Overview
Detailed Description
The study introduces a highly accessible and compelling educational film designed to introduce, motivate, and sustain patient exercise for wellness amongst older hemodialysis patients, and exercise counseling and support by nephrology staff and family caregivers. Fit for Dialysis is a filmed drama that is based on focus group research with older hemodialysis patients, family caregivers, and health care practitioners that highlighted patients' desire to exercise as well as discouragement of patients to do so by overprotective families, and nurses' preferences for patient sedentariness during hemodialysis. Fit for Dialysis was tailored to the exigencies of out-patient hemodialysis settings by acknowledging and providing a roadmap to overcome the disciplinary silos and paternalism towards patients which inhibit exercise during hemodialysis, and highlighting some of the life circumstances that may influence patients' self-management of exercise behaviours at home and in the community.
In order to advance our understanding of the ways in which Fit for Dialysis influences participant outcomes, a prospective 2-site parallel intervention trial will be implemented that will compare the film + a 16-week exercise program in one hospital, with a 16-week exercise-only program in another hospital. Each hospital will have a 12-week follow-up. Qualitative and quantitative methods will be used including semi-structured interviews, and physical fitness and activity measures. These data will be used to explore the impact of Fit for Dialysis on: the knowledge/attitudes of patients, family caregivers, and staff regarding exercise-based principles of wellness; the education, motivation, or maintenance of patient exercise during dialysis, at home, and in the community; adherence to exercise prescription; and patient physical fitness and activity outcomes. The study will also explore factors related to family caregivers, nephrologists, nurses, and hospital administrators, and patients' home and community environments that may impact the successful uptake of the key messages of Fit for Dialysis.
In the intervention site (film+exercise hospital), 30 patients will view Fit for Dialysis and participate in the exercise program; at the exercise-only hospital, 30 patients will only exercise. A family caregiver of each participating patient will either view Fit for Dialysis and read an information letter on the benefits and contraindications of exercise (in the film+exercise hospital), or will only read the information letter (in the exercise-only hospital). In the film+exercise hospital, five nephrologists, 10 nurses and 3 administrators will also view the film. In both hospitals, 10 patients, 10 family caregivers, 10 nurses, 5 nephrologists, 3 administrators, and the physiotherapist assistants will be interviewed.
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Pia Kontos, PhD
- Phone Number: 7609 416-597-3422
- Email: pia.kontos@uhn.ca
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Romeo Colobong, MA
- Phone Number: 7885 416-597-3422
- Email: romeo.colobong@uhn.ca
Study Locations
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Ontario
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3M 0B2
- Recruiting
- Humber River Hospital - Wilson Site
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8Z 6A4
- Active, not recruiting
- St. Joseph's Health Centre - Satellite Site
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have conversational ability in English
- Have a medical diagnosis of hemodialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease
- Are a registered hemodialysis patient in the hospital for at least 3 months
- Receive ≥ 2 in-centre hemodialysis sessions per week
- Are ambulatory (with or without aids)
- Are deemed medically eligible by their nephrologist to participate in an exercise program that includes stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular components
- Have a family caregiver who agrees to participate in the exercise program and keep a log of exercises on non-dialysis days
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently participating in regular physical activity (structured exercise that includes a cardiovascular and/or strengthening component ≥ 3 times/week for ≥ 10 min/session
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
- Allocation: Non-Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Intervention
A research-based film (Fit for Dialysis) and a 16-week exercise program involving activities during dialysis, at home, and in the community.
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A 15-minute research-based film that explores the barriers and facilitators regarding exercise participation by older hemodialysis patients and support by nephrology staff and family caregivers, and a 16-week exercise program involving activities during dialysis, at home, and in the community.
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No Intervention: Control
The 16-week exercise program involving activities during dialysis, at home, and in the community.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Adherence measured by the percentage of time participants achieved at least 70% of prescribed targets of minutes and intensity of exercise per week.
Time Frame: 1-16 weeks
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1-16 weeks
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Change in functional exercise capacity measured by the 2-Minute Walk Test
Time Frame: 0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Change in number of steps using a pedometer
Time Frame: 0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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Change in basic mobility using the Timed Up and Go
Time Frame: 0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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Change in self-assessment of functional of capacities and peak metabolic equivalents using the Duke Activity Status Index
Time Frame: 0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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Change in upper extremity strength as a predictor of mortality and deteriorating health using the Grip Strength Test
Time Frame: 0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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0, 8, 16, 28 weeks
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Change in the frequency of mild, moderate, and strenuous bouts of exercise using the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire
Time Frame: 1-16, 28 weeks
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1-16, 28 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Pia Kontos, PhD, University Health Network, Toronto
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Kontos P, Grigorovich A, Colobong R, Miller KL, Nesrallah GE, Binns MA, Alibhai SMH, Parsons T, Jassal SV, Thomas A, Naglie G. Fit for Dialysis: a qualitative exploration of the impact of a research-based film for the promotion of exercise in hemodialysis. BMC Nephrol. 2018 Aug 6;19(1):195. doi: 10.1186/s12882-018-0984-4.
- Kontos P, Alibhai SM, Miller KL, Brooks D, Colobong R, Parsons T, Jassal SV, Thomas A, Binns M, Naglie G. A prospective 2-site parallel intervention trial of a research-based film to increase exercise amongst older hemodialysis patients. BMC Nephrol. 2017 Jan 26;18(1):37. doi: 10.1186/s12882-017-0454-4.
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
Study Completion (Anticipated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 14-7507-DE
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.
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