Effect of Dual-Task Training on Pediatric Oncology Patients

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cancer
• Interventions: Other: Dual-task training

• Registration Number: NCT05118464
• Lead Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Brief Summary

It is known that the treatment of children with cancer has negative effects on cognition, muscle strength, balance, and gait. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of dual-task training, which is based on the principle of simultaneous performance of cognitive tasks and motor tasks, on muscle strength, balance, and gait.

Detailed Description

With the increase in the incidence of cancer, the number of children who survived cancer is also increasing. Most studies on cancer survivors show that the disease and its treatment have side effects and long-term late effects on the musculoskeletal system, physical function, motor, and cognitive skills. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of dual-task training, which is based on the principle of simultaneous performance of cognitive tasks and motor tasks, on muscle strength, balance, and gait. This study is planned to be the first study in which dual-task training is applied in children with cancer.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-09-15
• Study First Submitted: 2021-10-31
• Status Verified: 2021-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-11-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-11-11
• Study First Posted: 2021-11-12
• Last Update Posted: 2021-11-12
• Primary Completion: 2022-09-15
• Study Completion: 2023-09-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 21

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with pediatric cancer and inpatient and outpatient treatment in Hematology-Oncology Clinics for treatment,
• Able to walk alone without any walking aid,
• Children aged 6-18 will be included

Exclusion Criteria

• Staying in an isolated room or at risk of infection (neutropenic, etc.),
• Any orthopedic or neurological disorder that may prevent walking;
• Having any mental disability that will prevent performing a cognitive task,
• Individuals with malignant hypertension or unstable heart disease (eg, congestive heart failure) will not be included in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Children with cancer	Dual-task training	The arm of the research will consist of pediatric patients aged 6-18 years who have been diagnosed with cancer in Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Health Application and Research Center, Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinics and who come for outpatient treatment.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
gait speed	600 seconds	Gait speed is the time one takes to walk a specified distance on level surfaces over a short distance. It will be recorded in m/s.
balance	300 seconds	Balance is evaluated with Timed-up and Go Test. The time elapsed during the test is recorded in seconds.
Muscle strength	600 seconds	Isometric muscle strength will be evaluated with a hand-held dynamometer. It will be recorded in kg.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Emel Taşvuran Horata; 🇹🇷 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey