Developing reference values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test in children
Reference Values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test in Children Aged 5-12 Years
This study is trying to find out how fast kids aged 5-12 can sprint short distances to help set new standards for their physical fitness.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 480 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam, South Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06448520 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 5-12 years who are attending primary education or after-school childcare centers.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiac or respiratory morbidities, injuries limiting exercise capacity, or motor function impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide updated reference values that enhance the assessment of physical fitness in children, particularly those with congenital abnormalities.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies have established norm values for similar tests, this study aims to provide updated reference values that reflect current lifestyle changes, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Rotterdam, South Holland
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.