Actively Recruiting
Paediatric Post-TB Pulmonary Rehab Study
Led by University of Iowa · Updated on 2025-08-11
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
29 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Iowa
Lead Sponsor
M
MU-JHU CARE
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program is feasible and acceptable for children ages 6-15 who have recently completed treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can children and caregivers follow a 6-week rehabilitation program? Is the program acceptable and feasible for children and caregivers? Researchers will also explore preliminary changes in walking distance and quality of life. Participants will: Attend a clinic visit for baseline testing, including a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Receive exercise instructions and a pedometer Complete home-based walking and wall sit exercises twice per week for 6 weeks Receive weekly follow-up from study staff (by phone or home visit) Return to clinic at 6 weeks for follow-up testing
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Paediatric Post-TB Pulmonary Rehab Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 6-17 years
- Previously diagnosed with post-TB lung disease
- Willing to remain in the study catchment area during the study period
- Able to participate in mild-to-moderate physical activity
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently participating in another rehabilitation program
- Residence outside the Kampala metropolitan area
- Active respiratory infection
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
MU-JHU Care Ltd/MU-JHU Research Collaboration
Kampala, Uganda
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
G
Greta L Becker, MD
CONTACT
B
Brooks Jackson, MD, MBA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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