Exercise and physical activity for kids after brain injury

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 interventional study explores the effects of a structured exercise and physical-activity program in children and adolescents who have had a pediatric acquired brain injury. The approach emphasizes safe, supervised activity and may include recommendations to deprescribe certain medications or interventions as appropriate. The trial will monitor safety, adherence, and any changes in physical activity engagement and functional outcomes. Conducted at Niño Jesus Hospital in Madrid with Universidade da Coruña as the lead sponsor, it targets participants under 18 who can safely participate and consent is obtained. The evidence base for this population is evolving, and the study aims to add data on efficacy and practicality of activity-based interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Be under 18 years of age and present a medical diagnosis of pediatric acquired brain injury.
* Have the informed consent completed and signed
* Present a state that allows following indications for the practice of exercise and physical-sports activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have medical comorbidities that contraindicate the safe performance of the program (i.e., cardiac or respiratory instability, uncontrolled seizures).
* Have additional disabling conditions, such as cognitive impairment and/or an inability to communicate with the researcher verbally, in writing, or through an emissary.
* Non-attendance and/or non-collaboration at 70% of the sessions of the program.

Where it's running

• Niño Jesus Hospital
  Madrid, Madrid, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Andrea Gutierrez, PhD
• Email: andrea.gutierrez@udc.es
• Phone: +34 637592280

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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.