CompletedNot Applicable

Muscle Function, Exercise Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Kartagener Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)65 participantsStarted 2016-11-10

Plain-language summary

Studies evaluating respiratory and peripheral muscle functions in PCD patients and comparing them with healthy children are limited in the literature. There is no study investigating pulmonary and extrapulmonary effects in Kartagener syndrome, which is a form of PCD. The aim of our study is to compare respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength and endurance, exercise capacity, peripheral muscle strength, physical activity level and quality of life in patients with PCD, Kartagener syndrome and healthy children.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓Individuals between the ages of 6 and 18 without a known chronic disease will be included.

Exclusion criteria

✕Those with a known chronic disease, uncooperative and orthopedic or neurological disorders that will affect functional capacity will not be included.

What they're measuring

Functional exercise capacity

Timeframe: First Day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05816876

SponsorGazi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-20

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