Status:
COMPLETED
Impacting Children's Physical and Mental Health Through Kinesiology Support in Clinical Care
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation
Conditions:
Congenital Heart Defect
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Over the past four decades, it has become clear that childhood physical activity carries with it a myriad of beneficial effects. It is closely linked to quality of life and the recognized benefits inc...
Detailed Description
Children living with medical conditions are often unsure about engaging in active play with friends and peers. Some children are worried that physical activity will increase symptoms of their existing...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children with MC\&D will be eligible to participate if they meet all of the following criteria:
- 8 to 17 years of age and actively followed in an out-patient clinic at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO);
- physical activity concerns for the child identified by the patient/parent/healthcare professional;
- able to participate in physical activity as specified by the responsible physician;
- a physical disability limiting physical function or concussion symptoms persisting for \> 1 month or chronic pain limiting physical function (post physiotherapy treatment) or a cardiac diagnosis;
- Motivation Ruler score for daily physical activity ≥ 4 (max 10 points) and Confidence Ruler for achieving a change in physical activity \< 7 (max 10 points).
Exclusion
- have a cognitive disability that prevents them from completing the study assessments;
- are unable to complete the assessments or intervention in either English or French;
- have an acute illness/condition that may impact their physical activity.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 4 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
111 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04106154
Start Date
November 4 2019
End Date
December 31 2022
Last Update
August 29 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1H 8L1