Walking program for children with fatty liver and phenylketonuria

Walking Program in Fatty Liver Children With Phenylketonuria: Response of Liver Enzymes

Not applicable Interventional Cairo University · NCT06718842

This study is testing if a daily online walking program can help children with phenylketonuria and fatty liver feel better and improve their health.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages9 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
SponsorCairo University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dokki, Giza Governorate)
Trial IDNCT06718842 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on children diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) who also suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It involves a randomized assignment of 40 participants into two groups: one group will engage in a daily online supervised walking program for eight weeks, while the other group will serve as a waitlist control. The aim is to assess the impact of physical activity on the metabolic complications associated with PKU and fatty liver. The study seeks to provide insights into non-pharmacological interventions for managing these conditions in children.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are obese children diagnosed with phenylketonuria and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Not a fit: Patients with cardiac issues, diabetes, neurogenic disorders, or respiratory and renal problems may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could improve liver health and overall metabolic function in children with PKU and fatty liver.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar interventions specifically for PKU children, studies on physical activity in managing fatty liver have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* PKU children
* obese children
* fatty liver children (non-alcoholic fatty liver)

Exclusion Criteria:

* cardiac children
* diabetic children
* neurogenic disorders
* respiratory and renal problems

Where this trial is running

Dokki, Giza Governorate

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.
Conditions PhenylketonuriasNon Alcoholic Fatty Liver
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