Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

Lead Sponsor:

Kafrelsheikh University

Conditions:

Sickle Cell Anemia in Children

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-10 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Sickle cell anemia is a global public health disorder that affects millions of people across the globe. It is an inherited autosomal recessive hemoglobin condition caused by a beta-globin gene mutation...

Detailed Description

Aquatic exercise refers to the use of water that facilitates the application of established therapeutic interventions, including stretching, strengthening, joint mobilization, balance and gait trainin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The children are assigned aged from 6-10 years.
  • Both genders were included.
  • They were able to follow instructions and understand commands.
  • Children were free from orthopedic deformities in the upper and lower limbs.
  • Children were not practicing any kind of sports.
  • Children must have a normal body mass index (BMI) in relation to their ages.

Exclusion

  • Children with neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary diseases limit their movement.
  • Children with cognitive disorders.
  • Children suffering from auditory impairment that limit him or her from answering the questions.
  • Children with vaso occlusive crises.
  • Children who have another disease associated with SCA.
  • Children who had recent blood transfusion.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06939933

Start Date

November 1 2025

End Date

December 30 2025

Last Update

January 6 2026

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Eman samir shaltout

Tanta, Egypt