Evaluating the impact of a physical activity recovery program for children with disabilities
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of a Physical Activity Recovery Stay on the Physical Condition and Quality of Life of Children in a Situation of Physical Deconditioning
Run by Union de Gestion des Etablissements des Caisses d'Assurance Maladie - Nord Est · NCT06320496 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a special physical activity program can help children with disabilities feel healthier and stronger.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Union de Gestion des Etablissements des Caisses d'Assurance Maladie - Nord Est Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nancy) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 22, 2022 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06320496 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 8 to 18 with chronic diseases, rare diseases, or disabilities who are experiencing physical deconditioning.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are currently undergoing rehabilitation, have significant cognitive impairments, or are actively participating in competitive sports may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the effects of a physical activity recovery stay on children with chronic diseases, rare diseases, or disabilities, particularly focusing on those experiencing physical deconditioning. The study recognizes the barriers to physical activity faced by these children, including organizational constraints and the nature of their conditions. By providing a structured environment for physical activity, the study seeks to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes. Participants will be children aged 8 to 18 who are enrolled in a recovery program at the CMPRE.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance physical fitness and overall health in children with chronic conditions, reducing the risks associated with sedentary lifestyles.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes in improving physical activity levels and health in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with a pathology (chronic disease, rare disease or disability) in a state of deconditioning to exercise * Taken in charge at the CMPRE for a stay to resume physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 8 and over 18 * Patients undergoing rehabilitation during the stay * Patients with a significant change in their therapeutic management during the stay * Significant cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of instructions * Significant club or leisure sports activity (3x/week) * Electric wheelchair * Non-compliance with stay (5 ½ days missed out of total stay) * Participation in another study during the return-to-physical-activity stay
Where it's running
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Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation
Nancy, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jonathan Pierret, PhD
- Email: jonathan.pierret@ugecam.assurance-maladie.fr
- Phone: +33 3 82 52 6761
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.