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Game on: mobile app helps kids with kidney disease take control

NCT ID NCT07162220

Disease control Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile game could help children aged 11-14 with chronic kidney failure better manage their condition. 68 children were split into two groups: one used the game, the other received standard education. Researchers measured changes in BMI, blood pressure, knowledge about kidney disease, healthy lifestyle beliefs, and attitudes toward illness. The goal was to see if a fun, interactive app could improve disease management compared to routine teaching.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mobile game application
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors and families a fun, low-cost tool to help children learn about and manage their kidney condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 68 children. The game may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are not yet known.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * (a) 11-14 years old * (b) Being monitored with a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Failure * (c) having the ability to read, write, and understand Turkish * (d) having a phone/tablet with mobile game download capability * (e) volunteering to participate in the study * (f) being willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * (a) having mental, neurological, or communication problems * (b) being on hemodialysis * (c) communication, mental or neurological problems * (d) being on peritoneal dialysis * (e) having previously attended planned training on CRF

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

CHILD syndrome chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome disease pathological gambling

As listed by the trial registrant

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Child, only Chronic renal failure in children Disease Gambling Management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akdeniz University

    Antalya, Konyaaltı, 07070, Turkey (Türkiye)

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