Cardiac Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescent With Long QT Syndrome (NCT05964322) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cardiac Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescent With Long QT Syndrome
France8 participantsStarted 2022-02-02
Plain-language summary
Children and adolescents with inherited cardiac arrhythmia su ch Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) have lower physical and quality of life than their healthy peers. A multi-component cardiac rehabilitation, including an exercise training program and education program, might counteract those effects.
The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the security, feasibility, and benefits of a cardiac rehabilitation program in children with LQTS aged between 6 to 18 years old.
The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* Is center-based cardiac rehabilitation safe and feasible for children with LQTS?
* Does a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program improve physical fitness and quality of life?
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* Children and adolescents, aged 6 to 18 years old, diagnosed with congenital LQTS and had been recently under medical check-up in our last study QUALIMYORYTHM
* With impaired cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 peak \<80% of predicted values or VAT \<55% of predicted values) or with normal cardiorespiratory fitness but requiring patient education and information on limits/security in taking part in sports participation.
* Willingness and ability for parents and children to take part in a 12-week center-based program (e.g., availability during the school period, transportation options)
* Informed consent of parents or legal guardians, and oral assent of children.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.