Effects of a Telerehabilitation Approach in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Patients with cystic fibrosis aged 6-13 will be recruited and randomized into two groups: one will receive telerehabilitation sessions including postural, breathing and high-intensity interval training exercises and one will be subject to routine follow up. Exercise program will be applied three days a week for three months. Children will be assessed by pulmonary function tests, cystic fibrosis quality of life questionnaire, six minute walking test and anxiety and depression scale in children, while caregivers will be assessed by Beck depression scale and situational anxiety inventory.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Exercise group Patients in this group will attend telerehabilitation sessions. |
Other: Telerehabilitation
Patients will attend rehabilitation sessions through online programmes for rehabilitation
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No Intervention: Control group Patients in this arm will be subject to routine follow up. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Cystic fibrosis quality of life questtionaire [3 months]
Cystic fibrosis quality of life questtionaire
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with diagnosed cystic fibrosis
Exclusion Criteria:
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Current pulmonary exacerbation
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Musculoskeletal problems hinder exercising
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No internet access
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Patients and parents do not consent to intervention
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Marmara University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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