Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Child Life-Based Breathing Exercise Program for Childre… (NCT07593989) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Child Life-Based Breathing Exercise Program for Children Recovering From Severe Pneumonia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
30 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a child life-based breathing exercise program for children recovering from severe pneumonia. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the child life-based breathing exercise program feasible for hospitalized children recovering from severe pneumonia?
* Can the program improve caregiver satisfaction and promote recovery in children with severe pneumonia?
Researchers will compare a child life-based breathing exercise program combined with routine health education with routine health education alone to determine whether the intervention improves rehabilitation outcomes.
Participants will:
* Receive either routine health education alone or routine health education combined with the child life-based breathing exercise program
* Participate in breathing exercise training during hospitalization
* Complete assessments of caregiver satisfaction and clinical recovery outcomes, including improvement in chest imaging findings and time to resolution of symptoms such as cough, fever, and dyspnea.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Children aged 6-18 years.
. Diagnosed with severe pneumonia and in the recovery phase.
. Written informed consent is obtained from caregivers, and assent is obtained from children when appropriate.
Exclusion criteria
. Contraindications to breathing exercise, including: (a) hemodynamic instability (e.g., bradycardia or tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension or hypertension); (b) open sternal incision; (c) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); (d) acute phase of severe wheezing or stridor; and (e) severe pulmonary hypertension.
. Communication disorders.
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.