Investigation of the Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Training in Pectus Excavatum Deformity (NCT06635083) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Training in Pectus Excavatum Deformity
Turkey (Türkiye)62 participantsStarted 2024-10-10
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation-based exercise training in addition to Vacuum Bell therapy on physical fitness, respiratory functions, posture and psychosocial factors in boys aged between 10-14 years diagnosed with pectus excavatum.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 14 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 10-14
* Boys
* Those who have undergone Vacuum Bell treatment for the first time
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those with complex type pectus deformity
* Those who have undergone any surgical treatment due to pectus excavatum
* Those with chronic systemic disease (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, metabolic)
* Those with diagnosed serious psychiatric disease
* Those with scoliosis over 20 degrees
* Those with other musculoskeletal anomalies and connective tissue disorders (Marfan syndrome, Turner syndrome, neurofibromatosis tuberous sclerosis)
* Those with neurological disease
* Those with hearing or vision impairment that cannot be corrected with hearing aids or glasses
* Those who do not have internet access or do not own a tablet/computer
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.