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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Girls (8-18y) with Turner Syndrome
Led by University Hospital, Ghent · Updated on 2025-01-17
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to better understand exercise tolerance in girls aged 8 to 18 years who have Turner Syndrome. The study focuses on whether there is a difference in maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) when comparing girls with Turner Syndrome to standard values. It also examines how cardiovascular parameters like heart rate and blood pressure change during exercise. Participants will undergo a standardized cardiopulmonary exercise test using a cyclo-ergometer. This test is a diagnostic procedure designed to measure exercise capacity and cardiovascular response in this specific population. During the study, researchers will assess VO2 max, heart rate, and blood pressure within a week after the exercise test. These measurements will help evaluate how the participants' cardiovascular systems respond to exercise. The total participation involves completing the exercise test and follow-up assessments to gather these important health indicators.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Girls (8-18y) with Turner Sydrome.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Turner syndrome girls aged 8 to 18 years old
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe mental impairment making it impossible to perform an exercise test
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo a cardiopulmonary exercise test to assess their exercise capacity.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 week
Participants are monitored for outcomes such as VO2 max, blood pressure, and heart rate within a week after the exercise test.
1 follow-up visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium, 9000
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Research Team
D
Dr. Debo
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
0
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