Developing reference values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective, cross-sectional study aims to establish updated reference values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test (MPST) in children aged 5-12 years. Participants will perform six short sprints of fifteen meters each, with a ten-second rest between efforts, to assess their anaerobic exercise capacity. The study seeks to address the limitations of previous exercise tolerance tests by providing a more relevant measure of children's physical capabilities in daily activities. The primary outcome will be the calculated 'mean power' from these sprints, which will help in understanding normal performance benchmarks for this age group.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 5-12 years
* Attending primary education at one of the participating schools or attending participating after-school childcare centers.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contra-indication for maximal exercise due to cardiac or respiratory morbidities
* Injuries limiting maximal exercise capacity
* Known with motor function impairment which may hamper maximal exercise (e.g. neurologic comorbidities)

Where it's running

• Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital
  Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Marco Schnater, MD, PhD — Erasmus Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Louis Dossche, MD
• Email: l.dossche@erasmusmc.nl
• Phone: 0031107036084

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.