Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Muscle Oxygenation, and Balance in Pediatric CF and PCD (NCT07148362) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Muscle Oxygenation, and Balance in Pediatric CF and PCD
Turkey (Türkiye)88 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
The number of studies evaluating respiratory functions and upper extremity functional exercise capacity in patients with CF and PCD is limited in the literature. There are no studies comparing upper extremity functional exercise capacity and upper extremity muscle oxygenation in patients with CF and PCD. The aim of our study is to compare respiratory function, upper extremity functional exercise capacity, peripheral muscle strength, muscle oxygenation, and balance in CF, PCD, and healthy children.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Cystic fibrosis patients
• Patients between the ages of 6-18 years who are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis according to the American Cystic Fibrosis Association consensus report and whose clinical condition is stable will be included in the study.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia patients • Patients between the ages of 6-18 years who are diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines and whose clinical condition was stable will be included in the study.
Healthy controls
• Healthy individuals of both sexes between the ages of 6-18 who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients
•Patients who are uncooperative, have orthopedic or neurological disorders that will affect functional capacity, and have pneumonia or any acute infection during the evaluation will be excluded from the study.
Healthy controls;
•Those with a known chronic disease, uncooperative and orthopedic or neurological disorders that will affect functional capacity will not be included.
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?
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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.