Walking program for children with fatty liver and phenylketonuria
Official title: Walking Program in Fatty Liver Children With Phenylketonuria: Response of Liver Enzymes
Run by Cairo University · NCT06718842 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 9 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dokki, Giza Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 5, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06718842 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are obese children diagnosed with phenylketonuria and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiac issues, diabetes, neurogenic disorders, or respiratory and renal problems may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While there is limited data on similar interventions specifically for PKU children, studies on physical activity in managing fatty liver have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Cairo University
Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ali Isamil, Lecturer
- Email: ali.mohamed@pt.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 0201005154209
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.