Walking with a dog to help tinnitus in sleep apnea patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of walking with a dog on tinnitus complaints in patients suffering from mild obstructive sleep apnea. A total of 40 obese participants with bilateral chronic subjective tinnitus will be divided into two groups: one group will engage in dog walking three times a week for 30 minutes while following a low-calorie diet, and the control group will only adhere to the diet. The study aims to assess whether the added physical activity of walking with a dog can improve tinnitus symptoms. The intervention will last for 12 weeks.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* obese persons
* bilateral chronic subjective tinnitus
* mild obstructive sleep apnea (mild apnea hypopnea index)
* forty participants

Exclusion Criteria:

* body mass index more than 40 kg/m2.
* cardiovascular problems
* hepatorenal probelms
* autoimmune problems
* orthopedic probelms

Where it's running

• Cairo University
  Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ali Ismail, lecturer — Cairo University
• Study coordinator: Ali Isamil, Lecturer
• Email: ali.mohamed@pt.cu.edu.eg
• Phone: 0201005154209

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.