Physical Impairments in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Izmir Democracy University

Status

Not yet enrolling

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Cystic Fibrosis in Children

Treatments

Other: Physical Evaluations in Healthy Children

Other: Physical Evaluations in Children with Cystic Fibrosis

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06984679

Healthy and Cystic Fibrosis

Details and patient eligibility

About

It is aimed to reveal impairments regarding urinary incontinence, dyspnea, muscle strength, functional capacity or quality of life in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis compared to healthy children and adolescents.

Full description

This study aims to compare dyspnea, functional capacity, muscle strength, urinary incontinence and quality of life between children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and healthy children and adolescents. Participants will be assessed for these parameters through clinical evaluations, exercise tests, questionnaires and measurements. The study aims to understand the health implications of cystic fibrosis and provide the basis for improvements in the health management of these individuals.

Enrollment

50 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

6 to 18 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Children and Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis:

To be between the ages of 6-18
To have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
To be clinically stable for at least 3 weeks
To have the necessary cooperation for the measurements
To volunteer to participate in the study

Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Children and Adolescents:

To be between the ages of 6-18
To be in a similar average and ratio with the group of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis in terms of age and gender
To have the necessary cooperation for the measurements
To volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria for Children and Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis:

Having any orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cardiovascular problem that may prevent the measurements from being performed in the last 6 months
Smoking or quitting smoking

Exclusion Criteria for Healthy Children and Adolescents:

Having any orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cardiovascular problem that may prevent the measurements from being performed in the last 6 months
Having any chronic disease
Smoking or quitting smoking