Digital program to boost physical activity in children with Fontan circulation
Official title: Home-Based, Digital Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Patients with the Fontan Circulation
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10984689 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a fun, home-based program using digital tools to help kids who have had Fontan surgery get more active and improve their strength, with support from their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $985,424 |
| NIH project number | 1R61HL171110-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984689 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have undergone cardiac surgeries for Fontan circulation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Fontan circulation or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a home-based digital intervention designed to increase physical activity in children who have undergone surgeries for Fontan circulation. The program aims to address the challenges these patients face in engaging in physical activity due to lifelong complications and lower aerobic performance. By utilizing digital health applications, the intervention seeks to promote physical activity remotely, with support from caregivers, making it more accessible and equitable. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in improving physical activity levels, aerobic performance, and muscle strength in these young patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the physical health and quality of life for children with Fontan circulation by increasing their physical activity levels.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that digital interventions can effectively promote physical activity in various populations, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldmuntz, Elizabeth — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Goldmuntz, Elizabeth
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.