Intradialytic cycling in children and young adults on chronic hemodialysis.

Background: Intradialytic exercise has been poorly investigated in pediatric patients on chronic hemodialysis (HD). The aim of this study was to assess the acceptability, safety and efficacy of intradialytic exercise in children and young adults on HD.

Methods: The intradialytic exercise program consisted of 30-min sessions of intra-HD exercise using a cycloergometer two to three times a week for 3 months.

Correlates of exercise capacity in pediatric patients on chronic hemodialysis.

Objective: Pediatric patients on chronic hemodialysis (HD) are at high risk of inactivity and poor physical fitness. The aim of this study was to assess the main correlates of exercise capacity in a cohort of children and young adults on chronic HD.

Methods: Twelve patients on chronic HD (median age 15.