Investigating how physical activity affects muscle strength in children with chronic kidney disease.
Physical Activity and Muscle Strength in Pediatric CKD
This study is looking at how getting more active can help kids and teens with chronic kidney disease stay strong and healthy, and it will use a fun online program to encourage them to add 15 extra minutes of activity each day over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030785 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and aims to understand the relationship between physical activity, muscle strength, and cardiovascular disease risk. The study will implement a 12-week physical activity intervention designed to increase daily activity levels by 15 minutes, using a web-based platform to facilitate participation. By analyzing the effects of this intervention, the research seeks to identify effective strategies to enhance physical activity and improve health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-21 years diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or are outside the age range of 0-21 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical activity levels and muscle strength in children with CKD, potentially reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that physical activity interventions can be beneficial for improving health outcomes in pediatric populations, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kogon, Amy — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Kogon, Amy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.