Bioeletric Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Kidney Failure

This study aims to evaluate the effects of electrical stimulation on renal function and physical capacity in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is a randomized controlled trial with patients from the HD outpatient of Santa Clara hospital at Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre (ISCMPA), who will be allocated to a control group (it will be evaluated and reassessed) or intervention group (it will receive electrical stimulation). Interventions will occur during the HD session, twice a week, for eight weeks, totaling 16 sessions. The groups will be evaluated prior to physiotherapy intervention and at the end. The following outcomes will be measured: renal function, functional capacity, muscle strength of lower limbs and quality of life.