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Study Protocol of the Exercise Study: Unraveling Limitations for Physical Activity in Children With Chronic Diseases

Linda E Scheffers1,2,3,4, Willem A Helbing4,5, Elisabeth M W J Utens6,7,8

  • 1Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Frontiers in Pediatrics
|February 4, 2022
PubMed

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This study investigates physical activity limitations in children with chronic conditions like Fontan circulation, BPD, Pompe disease, and IBD. A tailored exercise program improved their exercise capacity and quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Chronic Disease Management

Background:

  • Children with chronic diseases often exhibit reduced physical activity and exercise capacity compared to healthy peers.
  • Specific limitations to physical activity vary significantly across different chronic conditions.
  • Personalized interventions are crucial for addressing individual barriers and enhancing physical activity levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and understand the specific limitations to physical activity in children with Fontan circulation, Broncho Pulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Pompe disease, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored exercise intervention, potentially supplemented with dietary advice and psychological counseling, on various health outcomes in these pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized crossover trial involving 72 children aged 6-18 years with one of the specified chronic conditions.
  • Participants undergo a 12-week tailored exercise intervention, with randomization to either start with the intervention or a control period.
  • Interventions are personalized based on baseline limitations identified by the Rotterdam Exercise Team, and outcomes include exercise capacity, quality of life, and physical activity levels.

Main Results:

  • The study aims to measure improvements in exercise capacity, endurance, quality of life, and muscle strength.
  • Effects on fatigue, fear of exercise, disease activity, and body composition will also be assessed.
  • Cardiac function in children with Fontan circulation will be specifically monitored.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying disease-specific limitations is key to developing effective, personalized interventions.
  • Tailored exercise programs hold promise for improving physical function and well-being in children with chronic diseases.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the long-term benefits and optimize intervention strategies.

Keywords:
Broncho Pulmonary DysplasiaFontan—total cavopulmonaryPompe diseaseinflammatory bowel diseaselifestyle interventionpediatricsphysical activityphysical exercise

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