RecruitingNot Applicable

Paediatric Post-TB Pulmonary Rehab Study

Uganda40 participantsStarted 2025-07-29

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program is feasible and acceptable for children ages 6-15 who have recently completed treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can children and caregivers follow a 6-week rehabilitation program? Is the program acceptable and feasible for children and caregivers? Researchers will also explore preliminary changes in walking distance and quality of life. Participants will: Attend a clinic visit for baseline testing, including a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Receive exercise instructions and a pedometer Complete home-based walking and wall sit exercises twice per week for 6 weeks Receive weekly follow-up from study staff (by phone or home visit) Return to clinic at 6 weeks for follow-up testing

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 6-17 years * Previously diagnosed with post-TB lung disease, * Willing to remain in the study catchment area during the study period * Able to participate in mild-to-moderate physical activity (late inclusion criterion) Exclusion Criteria: * Currently participating in another rehabilitation program * Residence outside the Kampala metropolitan area * Active respiratory infection (late exclusion criterion)

What they're measuring

Adherence rate

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Acceptability

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07097961

SponsorUniversity of Iowa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-23

Contact for this trial

Greta L Becker, MD

15635529422 greta-becker@uiowa.edu

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