RecruitingNCT06981585

Physical Impairments in Children With Chronic Renal Failure

Comparison of Muscle Strength, Physical Activity, Sleep Quality and Quality of Life Between Children With Chronic Kidney Failure and Healthy Children


Sponsor

Izmir Democracy University

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

When the literature is examined, it is seen that the extent to which cough strength, grip strength, physical activity level and quality of life levels are affected in children with chronic kidney failure compared to healthy children is not sufficiently clarified. For this reason, this study aimed to reveal impairments in grip strength, cough strength, physical activity, sleep quality or quality of life in children with chronic renal failure compared to healthy children.


Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is measuring and comparing physical health, muscle function, and exercise capacity in children and teenagers with chronic kidney failure versus healthy children of similar ages. The goal is to better understand how long-term kidney disease affects physical development and fitness in young people. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 8 and 18 years old - You have been clinically stable for at least 3 weeks (if you have kidney failure) - You are physically and mentally able to complete the testing - You are willing to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had any significant orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or psychological issues in the past 6 months that would interfere with testing - You have had a kidney transplant - You smoke or have recently quit smoking - As a healthy participant: you have any chronic disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERPhysical Evaluations of Patients with Chronic Kidney Failure

In this study, data from children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease will be collected through face-to-face assessments. Grip strength, cough strength, physical activity, sleep quality and quality of life will be assessed in children and adolescents who meet the inclusion criteria. All data obtained through these assessments will be collected from participants face-to-face at one time and for a maximum of approximately 1 hour.

OTHERPhysical Evaluations of Healthy Children

In this study, data from healthy children and adolescents will be collected through face-to-face assessments. Grip strength, cough strength, physical activity, sleep quality and quality of life will be assessed in children and adolescents who meet the inclusion criteria. Data obtained through all these assessments will be collected from participants face-to-face at once and for a maximum of approximately 1 hour.


Locations(1)

İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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