Digital platform for exercise support in children after kidney transplantation

Co-design, Development and Evaluation of the KIDNEY BEAM-KIDS Platform for Paediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients: a Feasibility Study

NA · Queen Margaret University · NCT05453656

This study is testing a new digital exercise program for kids aged 6-17 who have had a kidney transplant to see if it helps them stay active and feel better.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages6 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
SponsorQueen Margaret University (other)
Locations1 site (Glasgow)
Trial IDNCT05453656 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project aims to develop and test the Kidney BEAM-KIDS digital platform, designed specifically for children and young people (CYP) aged 6-17 who have undergone kidney transplantation. The platform will provide live and on-demand exercise classes tailored to the needs of CYP, promoting physical activity and peer support. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this intervention, gathering insights from participants, parents, and healthcare professionals to refine the program. Approximately 30 participants will be recruited from pediatric transplant centers to evaluate the platform's impact on their quality of life and physical activity levels.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children and young people aged 6-17 who are attending a pediatric transplant center and are likely to require a kidney transplant within the next 12 months.

Not a fit: Patients who have severe bone disease, cancer, or are unable to engage in physical activity will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this platform could significantly enhance the physical activity levels and overall quality of life for children after kidney transplantation.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar digital health interventions for CYP with CKD, the approach of adapting existing platforms for younger populations shows promise and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* CYP of school age between 6 and 17 years attending a paediatric transplant centre
* Likely to require a KT within 12 months
* No intended date of transition to adult services within 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability or absolute contraindications to engaging in PA
* Severe bone disease
* Cancer/leukaemia or HIV treatment within the 12 months before enrolment
* Enrolment in other clinical trials in which treatment is masked.

Where this trial is running

Glasgow

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Kidney Transplantation, exercise, child, adolescent, quality of life

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