Adapted Physical Activity Program (APA) for Effort Rehabilitation of Children and Teenagers With Marfan Syndrome (M&M's)

Toulouse University Hospital

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Marfan Syndrome

Treatments: Other: Adapted Physical Activity program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05838235

RC31/22/0206

Details and patient eligibility

About

This research study aims to evaluate the effect of a 6-month adapted physical activity program (APA) on the endurance capacities (evaluated as the maximum oxygen consumption [VO2 peak] on a cardiopulmonary exercise test) of children and adolescents with Marfan syndrome or related.

Full description

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is characterized by the association of multisystem damage related to connective tissue fragility. The risk of aortic dissection has diverted attention from significant musculoskeletal damage despite commonly reported extreme fatigue and pain with impact on the patient's quality of life. In a recent study (Marfanpower, NCT03236571), investigators have observed reduced endurance capacities in children and teenagers with MFS (average VO2 peak at 60% of expected), which were significantly increased by an intensive rehabilitation program. Based on this experience, investigators aim to evaluate the effect of a physical activity program adapted to the daily life of the young patients on their endurance capacities and their quality of life. This program will be set up by an adapted physical activity (APA) coach after a complete assessment, including a cardiopulmonary exercise test with VO2 peak measurement, which will be carried out in the Reference Centre for Marfan syndrome at the Toulouse University Hospital. The VO2 peak evolution will be evaluated after 6 months of program. This is a recognized parameter for the evaluation of endurance and has been validated in children. Investigators hypothesize that the implementation of a physical activity program adapted to the daily life and interests of the child with MFS will efficiently improve endurance, prevent deconditioning and promote long term benefits.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 7 to 17 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Genetically confirmed Marfan syndrome or related syndrome
• Girl or boy aged 7 to 17
• Informed and written consent signed by at least one of the two holders of parental authority
• Patient affiliated to a social security scheme or equivalent

Exclusion criteria

• Cardiac contraindications to the APA program:

  • Severe aortic dilation (aortic diameter > 45 mm)
  • and/or left ventricular failure (left ventricular ejection fraction <45%)
  • and/or severe mitral leakage ≥ grade 3

• Pregnancy

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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30 participants in 1 patient group

6 month adapted physical activity

Experimental group

Description:

The various assessments will be carried out during 2 visits at 6 months interval as part of the usual follow-up at the Toulouse University Hospital. Standard cardiopulmonary exercise test assessment will be coupled with an assessment by an APA coach on the same day. The APA program built from the initial assessment will be returned to the child and his family during a videoconference. In addition, a regular reassessment and adjustment of this program will be made every 15 days during phone calls by the APA coach.

Treatment:

Other: Adapted Physical Activity program