BREATH STUDY: Short and long-term effects of therapeutic exercise in children with bronchiectasis: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Bronchiectasis; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001008112
• Lead Sponsor: Queensland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-07-15
• Last Update Posted: 23 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 47

Inclusion Criteria

1.Aged 4 – 12 years
2.Bronchiectasis confirmed on high resolution computed tomography (HRCT), or if more than 5 years since HRCT, under the regular care of a respiratory paediatrician
3.Greater than or equal to 1 acute pulmonary exacerbation in the past 12-months
4. Medically able to complete an exercise program as determined by treating physician

Exclusion Criteria

1.Medically unstable as determined by treating physician
2.Unstable emotional and/or behavioural problems
3.Recent musculoskeletal injury (e.g., muscle strain, sprains, fractures)
4.Underlying chronic illness other than BE (e.g., asthma, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), neurological or cardiac disorders)
5.Knowingly unable to attend any exercise sessions or follow-up clinical visits over the 12 months (eg. planned movement from the area)
6.Active participation in a clinical trial of another investigational drug/device or interventional therapy.
7.Other medical/psychosocial condition that the investigators/treating physicians consider should be excluded from the trial to prevent potential harm/risk to the subject or may adversely affect study outcomes.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified