Comparison of Symptoms, Pulmonary Function, Muscle Strength, Exercise Capacity, and Frailty Level in Individuals With Esophageal Atresia and Healthy Individuals

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  • End date
    Oct 24, 2027
  • participants needed
    20
  • sponsor
    Hacettepe University
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Summary

Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital anomaly of the esophagus and is caused by abnormal development of the esophagus during intrauterine life. In children with esophageal atresia, structural abnormalities due to congenital anomalies and tracheoesophageal fistula, tracheomalacia, respiratory problems, recurrent respiratory tract infections, structural abnormalities, surgical interventions for repair and treatment, and decreased physical activity levels may negatively affect pulmonary function, effective coughing, muscle strength, exercise capacity, posture, motor function, and quality of life. This study aims to compare physical characteristics, body composition, pulmonary function and muscle strength, peak cough flow, posture assessment, peripheral muscle strength test, motor function, exercise capacity, physical activity level, fatigue, frailty and quality of life between children with esophageal atresia and their healthy peers.

Details
Condition Esophageal Atresia, Healthy Children
Age 6years - 18years
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT06975982
SponsorHacettepe University
Last Modified on19 May 2025

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Inclusion Criteria

Being between the ages of 6-18
Being willing to cooperate with the tests to be performed
Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Having a musculoskeletal problem that may affect exercise performance
Having any known chronic disease
Having a lung infection or upper respiratory tract infection in the last four weeks
Being an active smoker
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