Exercise Capacity Muscle Oxygenation and Arterial Stiffness in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Recruiting · NCT06454838 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Gazi University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
The primary aim is to evaluate pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, upper and lower extremity exercise capacity, muscle oxygenation, dyspnea, peripheral muscle strength, arterial stiffness, physical activity level and balance in children with pulmonary arterial hypertension and compare with age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The second aim is to investigate the relationship between upper extremity exercise capacity, arterial stiffness, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength
Who can take part
Age range
6 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Patients:
- Between the ages of 6-18
- Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Stability of clinical condition and receiving standard medical treatment
- Healthy controls:
- Between the ages of 6-18
- Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Patients:
- Having any acute infection, orthopedic, neurological, cooperation, vision or hearing problems that may prevent during the measurements
- Participated in a planned exercise program in a last three months
- Healthy controls:
- Having any acute or chronic illness
- Active or ex-smoker
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit - Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)