The Effect of Intradialytic Eye Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients

This pilot randomized trial will evaluate whether a structured intradialytic eye-exercise program can be delivered safely and consistently during maintenance hemodialysis and whether it shows preliminary promise for improving physical function, balance, and fall-related concern. The study is needed because hemodialysis patients commonly experience impaired physical performance, reduced balance, and fear of falling, and these problems are associated with higher fall risk; at the same time, supervised exercise during dialysis is increasingly viewed as a practical way to reach this medically complex and often sedentary population. Eye-movement and gaze-stability training has also shown benefit for balance- and fall-related outcomes in older adults and stroke survivors, but its feasibility and potential value during dialysis sessions remain uncertain.

NCT Number	NCT07591714
Lead Sponsor	Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
Conditions	End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Complication
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2026-06-01
Primary Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-06