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Exercise Capacity Muscle Oxygenation and Arterial Stiffness in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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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 between upper extremity exercise capacity, arterial stiffness, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 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 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: Patients: - Having any acute infection, orthopedic, neurological, cooperation, vision or hearing problems that may prevent during the measurements - Participated in a planned exercise program in a last three months Healthy controls: - Having any acute or chronic illness - Active or ex-smoker Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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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: * Having any acute infection, orthopedic, neurological, cooperation, vision or hearing problems that may prevent during the measurements * Participated in a planned exercise program in a last three months Healthy controls: * Having any acute or chronic illness * Active or ex-smoker

Locations (1)

Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)