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Digital Respiratory Game in Asthma

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Asthma in Children
Interventions
Device: Digital Game Application
Drug: Use of medication for asthma
Registration Number
NCT05930847
Lead Sponsor
Ege University
Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of a digital game designed for respiratory training in childhood asthma. Fifteen children aged 8-14 years with asthma were included in the study. There were two groups a digital game group (n=9) and a control group (n=6). Respiratory training was given to the digital game group with a digital game. The control group was followed with medication. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after 3 weeks.

Detailed Description

Asthma is a chronic obstructive disease that is common in children worldwide. This study aims to examine the effects of a digital game designed for respiratory training in childhood asthma.

Fifteen children aged 8-14 years with asthma were included in the study. There were two groups a digital game group (n=9) and a control group (n=6). Demographic information of the children was recorded. Pulmonary function test (PFT) was evaluated with a portable spirometer (Spirobank MIR), the quality of life of the children was evaluated with the Paediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire and psychological status was evaluated with the child depression scale. Respiratory training was given to the digital game group with a digital game. The control group was followed with medication. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after 3 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with asthma according to GINA criteria
  • Cooperative
Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of neurological problems
  • Presence of systemic disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Digital game groupDigital Game ApplicationIn addition to routine drug use, children of the digital game group were followed up with 15 sessions of 15 minutes of digital games for respiratory training.
Routine medical treatment groupUse of medication for asthmaThe children continued their current asthma treatment in the same way. They did not receive any extra treatment.
Digital game groupUse of medication for asthmaIn addition to routine drug use, children of the digital game group were followed up with 15 sessions of 15 minutes of digital games for respiratory training.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)6 months

The respiratory function of the children was evaluated with a portable spirometer (Spirobank MIR, Italy) according to the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) criteria. The test will be performed in a sitting position, with the patient asked to inhale deeply and then exhale rapidly through the spirometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ)6 months

It is used to evaluate the quality of life of children aged 7-17 years by measuring the physical, mental, and social impairment specific to asthma. It is a 23-item quality-of-life scale developed to measure the physical, mental, and social disorders of children with asthma. The total score for all items is 23-161. Higher scores suggest a better quality of life.

Childhood Depression Inventory (CDI)4 months

The depression status of the children was evaluated with the Child Depression Scale. In this 27-item scale, 1,2,3 items are specified for each question and the scoring is done on a maximum of 54 points, with 0 for 1, 1 for 2 and 2 for 3. The cut-off score is recommended as 19 and the severity of depression increases as the score increases.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ege university faculty of health sciences

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İzmir, Karsıyaka, Turkey

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