MedPath

Effects of a Telerehabilitation Approach in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Not Applicable
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
Other: Telerehabilitation
Registration Number
NCT04683809
Lead Sponsor
Marmara University
Brief Summary

Patients with cystic fibrosis aged 6-13 will be recruited and randomized into two groups: one will receive telerehabilitation sessions including postural, breathing and high-intensity interval training exercises and one will be subject to routine follow up. Exercise program will be applied three days a week for three months. Children will be assessed by pulmonary function tests, cystic fibrosis quality of life questionnaire, six minute walking test and anxiety and depression scale in children, while caregivers will be assessed by Beck depression scale and situational anxiety inventory.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with diagnosed cystic fibrosis
Exclusion Criteria
  • Current pulmonary exacerbation
  • Musculoskeletal problems hinder exercising
  • No internet access
  • Patients and parents do not consent to intervention

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Exercise groupTelerehabilitationPatients in this group will attend telerehabilitation sessions.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cystic fibrosis quality of life questtionaire3 months

Cystic fibrosis quality of life questtionaire

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath