Comparison of Respiratory Function, Exercise Capacity and Peripheral Muscle Strength Among Patients With Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Healthy Children

Bezmialem Vakif University1 site in 1 country76 target enrollmentDecember 20, 2019

ConditionsPrimary Ciliary Dyskinesia Cystic Fibrosis

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Enrollment: 76
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Six-minute walk test distance
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 6 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity and peripheral muscle strength of patients with CF, PCD and healthy childrens.

Detailed Description

The impaired airway clearence and pulmonary functions, exercise intolerance, low physical activity level and decreased peripheral muscle strength make physiotherapy approaches important in the management of CF and PCD.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

December 20, 2019

End Date

March 12, 2020

Last Updated

6 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Hilal Denizoğlu Külli

Lecturer in Department of Physiotheray and Rehabilitation

Bezmialem Vakif University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis or primary ciliary dyskinesia

Exclusion Criteria

•Hospitalization history in past month
•Diagnosis of other chronic pediatric diseases which may impair exercise tolerance such as cerebral palsy or neuromuscular disease
•Candidates for lung transplantation or history of lung transplantation