Balance and Muscle Power in Children with Î²-Thalassemia: A Case Control Study

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Other disorders of blood and blood-forming organs,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/06/054305

Lead Sponsor: KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary: Individuals with Î² Thalassemia suffer from different comorbities such as fatigue, cardiomyopathy, body pain, Diabetes, Low bone mass, sedentary lifestyle, osteoporosis, depression and anxiety. Sedentary behaviour is thought to be an aggravating factor which contributes to physical and muscle deconditioning .Due to diminished activities or some other underlying cause balance and muscle power might get impaired. Because its vital and relatively silent nature less literature has ben conducted on these components. Therefore the present study aims in assessing balance and muscle power in children with Î² Thalassemia.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 94

Inclusion Criteria

children diagnosed with Î²-Thalassemia Both Male and Female Age between 8-14 year Parent and children willingness to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Unstable hemodynamic parameters Orthopedic deformities or soft tissue injury Surgical History <6 months Visual and auditory impairments Neurological conditions.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Bruininks Oseretsky test for evaluating Balance	After the CTRI registration the data will be collected

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Vertical Jump test for evaluating Muscle power	After the CTRI registration the data will be collected

Trial Locations

Locations (1): KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy
🇮🇳
Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy
🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Deepa Metgud
Principal investigator
9845861236
drdeepa_metgud@yahoo.com