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Effectiveness of an Adapted Physical Activity Program for Subjects Suffering From Haemophilia

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Hemophilia
Sports Physical Therapy
Interventions
Other: AFA (Adapted Physical Activity)
Registration Number
NCT06580340
Lead Sponsor
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Brief Summary

The present study aims to evaluate the modification of functional capacity induced by an adapted physical activity program in subjects with haemophilia.

The exercise program used aims to improve joint mobility, muscle strength, static and dynamic balance, motor coordination.

The program is structured in 1 hour sessions of 2 days/week and lasts 6 months.

The primary endpoint is the change in functional capacity calculated as the difference between the baseline assessment and the 3 and 6 month assessment of the 6 Minutes Walking Test measured with the G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of hemophilia A or B;
  • Signature of informed consent;
  • Availability of a medical certificate for non-competitive activities
Exclusion Criteria
  • Active bleeding
  • Severe joint deformities that prevent exercise
  • Insufficiency of communicative and/or sensory functions so severe that it is impossible to understand or carry out the trainer's instructions (dementia, aphasia, blindness, deafness)
  • Heart failure (NYHA class > 2)
  • Unstable angina
  • Lung disease requiring oxygen therapy
  • Symptomatic peripheral arterial disease
  • Myocardial infarction or hospitalization within the previous 6 months
  • Symptomatic orthostatic hypotension
  • Hypertension in poor pharmacological control (diastolic> 95 mmHg, systolic> 160 mmHg)
  • Significant neurological conditions that impair motor or cognitive function

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
patientsAFA (Adapted Physical Activity)patients with emophilia receiving a program of adapted physical activity
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
6 Minutes Walking Testbaseline,3 months,6 months

The change in functional capacity calculated as the difference between the baseline 6 Minutes Walking Test assessment and the 3 and 6 month assessment measured with the G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional Independence Score in Hemophilia (FISH)baseline,3 months,6 months

It is a questionnaire which is carried out by an operator to evaluate autonomy in carrying out eight activities of daily life: personal hygiene, eating, dressing, transferring from chairs, squatting, walking, climbing stairs, running. Each activity is measured according to the amount of assistance needed to perform it.

Hemophilia joint health score (HJHS)baseline,3 months,6 months

It is a scale compiled by an operator to evaluate the health status of the joints. The HJHS measures joint health in the domains of body structure and function (biomechanics) of the structures most frequently affected by hemorrhage in patients with hemophilia: the knees, ankles, and elbows.

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia - (TSK)baseline,3 months,6 months

It is a questionnaire filled in by the patient to assess fear of movement. This scale is an international evaluation parameter with which a persistent and constant, completely unjustified concern in carrying out movements for fear of causing pain or damage is highlighted.

Hemophilia Activity List (HAL)baseline,3 months,6 months

It is a questionnaire filled in by the patient on activity limitations. The HAL scale measures the impact of haemophilia on functional abilities in adults. It is made up of 42 questions investigating 7 domains: 1. Lying / Sitting / Kneeling / Standing, 2. Leg functions, 3. Arm functions, 4. Transport, 5. Personal care, 6. Household activities, 7. Leisure and sporting activities.

Balance - Single leg stand testbaseline,3 months,6 months

The test should be performed with eyes open and hands on the hips. Instruct the patient to stand on one leg unassisted, starting when the patient's foot leaves the ground and stopping the time the patient's foot touches the ground and/or when their hands leave the hips. Abnormal values may indicate conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, intermittent claudication, or other conditions that may impair balance

Balance - Time Up and Go (TUG)baseline,3 months,6 months

The TUG is a general physical performance test used to assess mobility, balance and locomotor performance in people with potential balance disturbances. More specifically, it assesses the ability to perform sequential motor tasks relative to walking and turning.

Pain (VAS - Visual Analogue Scale )baseline,3 months,6 months

Pain measured by VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) on target joint

Muscle strenght- 30" Chair stand testbaseline,3 months,6 months

The purpose of this test in to evaluate leg strength and endurance, by counting the number of times the patient comes to a full standing position in 30 seconds

Muscle strenght-Arm curl testbaseline,3 months,6 months

this test evaluates functional upper extremity fitness of adults, with the goal is to complete as many curls (through the entire available range of motion) in 30 seconds

Muscle strenght- Hand held measuring of hip and knee flexors/extensorsbaseline,3 months,6 months

Measure the muscle strenght of hip and knee flexors/extensors by using a Hand held

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

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Bologna, Bo, Italy

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