Paediatric Post-TB Pulmonary Rehab Study

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

NCT Number	NCT07097961
Lead Sponsor	University of Iowa Collaborators: MU-JHU CARE
Conditions	Tuberculosis in Children, Chronic Lung Disease, Post Tuberculosis
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-07-29
Primary Completion	2026-02-23 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-23 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-11