Examining factors affecting fitness in patients who had the Fontan procedure

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 observational study aims to assess the pulmonary determinants of cardiorespiratory fitness in patients who have undergone the Fontan procedure for congenital heart disease. It will involve the collection of medical records and routine evaluations, including physical examinations and various tests such as cardiopulmonary exercise tests and pulmonary function tests. No additional interventions or changes in treatment will be made as part of this study, focusing solely on existing patient data and routine assessments. The goal is to better understand the relationship between pulmonary function and fitness in this specific patient population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Fontan Group Inclusion Criteria:

* Be between 8-55 years old
* Having undergone a Fontan operation
* Clinical stability of the patients (preserved ventricular function)
* No change in ongoing drug therapy that adversely affects clinical stability
* At least 1 year after the operation

Fontan Group Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurological and/or genetic musculoskeletal disease
* Having orthopedic and cognitive problems that prevent testing
* The patient's and/or family's unwillingness to participate in the study

Control Group Inclusion Criteria:

* Not have cardiovascular, neurological, and/or genetic musculoskeletal disease
* Not having orthopedic and cognitive problems that prevent testing
* The patient's and/or family's willingness to participate in the study

Where it's running

• Hacettepe Unıversity
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Haluk Tekerlek
• Email: haluktekerlek@gmail.com
• Phone: +905355915009

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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.