Exercise Capacity Muscle Oxygenation and Arterial Stiffness in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Recruiting
Observational Study
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 26 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Gazi University · Other
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About This Trial
The primary aim is to evaluate pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, upper and lower extremity exercise capacity, muscle oxygenation, dyspnea, peripheral muscle strength, arterial stiffness, physical activity level and balance in children with pulmonary arterial hypertension and compare with age- and sex-matched healthy controls.
The second aim is to investigate the relationship betwee…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients:
* Between the ages of 6-18
* Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension
* Stability of clinical condition and receiving standard medical treatment
Healthy controls:
* Between the ages of 6-18
* Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients:
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