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Paediatric Post-TB Pulmonary Rehab Study

Paediatric Post-TB Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Feasibility Study

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About This Trial

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 May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 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) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Currently participating in another rehabilitation program - Residence outside the Kampala metropolitan area - Active respiratory infection (late exclusion criterion) Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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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)

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The intervention includes twice-weekly walking and wall sit exercises, guided by a physiotherapy assessment. Participants use a pedometer, receive written instructions, and are monitored weekly by phone or home visit. Caregivers supervise the exercises and sessions are logged in a participant workbook.

Locations (1)

MU-JHU Care Ltd/MU-JHU Research Collaboration
Kampala, Uganda