Plain-English translation of NCT06803095 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether regular dog-walking exercise can help reduce tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and improve symptoms of mild obstructive sleep apnea in people who are overweight. You would participate in either a group that walks with a dog three times a week while following a healthy eating plan, or a group that follows the eating plan alone. Researchers want to see if the combination of exercise and diet works better than diet alone for these conditions.
Many people suffer from both tinnitus and sleep apnea at the same time, especially those who are overweight, and current treatments don't always provide relief. This study explores whether regular physical activity—specifically dog walking—combined with weight loss might help ease both conditions by improving overall health.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 12 weeks. Both groups will follow a low-calorie healthy eating plan. If you're in the walking group, you'll also take a 30-minute walk with a dog three times each week. If you're in the comparison group, you'll follow the eating plan only. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor your tinnitus symptoms and sleep apnea to see if the dog walking makes a difference.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Cairo University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
December 2024
Primary completion
May 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
30 Years – 45 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2025.
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Central contact
Ali Isamil, Lecturer
Cairo University
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