Walking with dogs to improve breathing and physical tolerance in adolescents with kidney failure
Fatigue, Ventilatory Functions, Physical Intolerance, and Life Quality in ESRD Adolescents: Response to Program of Walking With Dogs
This study is testing if walking with dogs can help teenagers with kidney failure breathe better and feel stronger during their dialysis treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dokki, Giza Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06861816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a walking program with dogs on ventilatory functions and physical intolerance in adolescents suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis. Forty adolescents will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive training with an incentive spirometer, while the other group will also participate in walking with dogs for additional physical activity. Both groups will engage in these activities three times a week for 12 weeks during their dialysis sessions. The goal is to assess whether the combination of these interventions can enhance their quality of life and physical capabilities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents with end-stage renal disease who are on regular hemodialysis.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, or liver issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the respiratory function and overall quality of life for adolescents with ESRD.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored physical activity in chronic illness, this specific approach combining incentive spirometry with dog walking is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adolescents (forty) with ESRD * patents on regular hemodiaysis Exclusion Criteria: * cardiac insult * respiratory insult * orthopedic problem * liver insult
Where this trial is running
Dokki, Giza Governorate
- faculty of physical therapy Cairo university — Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ali MA Ismail, lecturer — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Ali MA Ismail, lecturer
- Email: ali.mohamed@pt.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01005154209
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.