Comparison of Dyspnea, Functional Capacity, Muscle Strength, Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Life Between Children and Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis and Healthy Children

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing physical impairments such as urinary incontinence, breathing difficulty (dyspnea), muscle strength, functional capacity, and quality of life between children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and healthy peers. The study aims to better understand how cystic fibrosis affects these health aspects and to support improvements in managing the condition. Participants include two groups: children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and healthy children and adolescents. Both groups will undergo face-to-face evaluations lasting 45 to 60 minutes, which include clinical assessments, exercise tests, questionnaires, and measurements of breathing, muscle strength, and urinary incontinence. During the study, researchers will measure hand grip strength as the primary outcome over about one year. Secondary outcomes include assessments of breathing difficulty, lung function, respiratory and cough strength, aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity, quality of life, and urinary incontinence scores. Participants will be monitored through these evaluations to gather comprehensive data on their physical health.

Physical Impairments in Children With Cystic Fibrosis