PRIMARY STUDY

Effects of exercise on residual renal function in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: A post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Key Findings:  Using exercise as an intervention in patients undergoing hemodialysis for renal failure, this study found urinary liver-type fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) levels were significantly lower in the exercise group, suggesting exercise's benefit.

Type of Study:  Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  29

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Japan

Year of Pub:  2020


Cannabinoids Studied:  Exercise, Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (FABP)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Route of Administration:  Endogenous




Citation:  Uchiyama K, et al. Effects of exercise on residual renal function in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: A post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Ther Apher Dial. 2020; 24:668-676. doi: 10.1111/1744-9987.13481

Authors:  Uchiyama K, Washida N, Morimoto K, Muraoka K, Nakayama T, Adachi K, Kasai T, Miyashita K, Wakino S, Itoh H