Exploring ways to help children with pulmonary hypertension be more active
Understanding the Barriers to Physical Activity in Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension in Order to Design Effective Home-based Exercise Programs
This study is looking at how kids with pulmonary hypertension can have a harder time being active and aims to create fun exercise programs they can do at home to help them feel better and enjoy life more.
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 ID | NIH-10874545 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the challenges that children with pulmonary hypertension face when trying to engage in physical activity. It aims to develop effective home-based exercise programs that can improve their physical health and quality of life. The approach includes assessing barriers to exercise, utilizing wearable activity monitors, and training in exercise physiology. By addressing these barriers, the research seeks to promote better exercise habits among pediatric patients with heart conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have pulmonary hypertension or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical activity levels and overall quality of life for children with pulmonary hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that exercise training can improve outcomes in adults with pulmonary hypertension, indicating potential for success in pediatric populations as well.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Avitabile, Catherine M. — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Avitabile, Catherine M.
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 below.