Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Physical Fitness and Physical Activity Levels of Pediatric Arrhythmia Patients With Pacemaker
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Pacemaker
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-18 years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate physical fitness and physical activity levels of pediatric arrhythmia patients with pacemaker compared with their healthy peers.
Detailed Description
Studies in children with heart diseases suggest that physical activity levels are reduced relative to their peers, which in turn increases cardiovascular risk factors and cardiac rhythm problems. To t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria of the Pacemaker Group:
- Permanent pacemaker
- Being 7-18 years of age
- Able and willing to complete the informed consent process
- Able to walk and co-operate
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria of Pacemaker Group:
- Unstable medical condition
- To have severe neurological, severe orthopedic problems
- To have severe heart failure and another systemic disease or acute infection
- Down Syndrome
- The control group will consist of healthy subjects.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 19 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 24 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03847298
Start Date
November 19 2017
End Date
June 24 2018
Last Update
February 20 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Cardiology
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)