Teens with kidney disease get a fitness boost in new study

NCT ID NCT06624358

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week physical activity program can help teens aged 13–18 with chronic kidney disease (stages II–V) become more active. Participants will wear a Fitbit to track their moderate-to-vigorous exercise. The goal is to see if the program increases daily activity and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention to increase physical activity
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple exercise program helps teens with kidney disease become more active and feel better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 teens, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is short (12 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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