Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 8 to 18 Women only

Exercise testing in girls with Turner Syndrome

Official title: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Girls (8-18y) with Turner Sydrome.

Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT06780514 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how well girls aged 8-18 with Turner Syndrome can exercise by measuring their heart and lung performance during a special exercise test.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages8 Years to 18 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ghent)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 31, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2026
Study endsJuly 30, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT06780514 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are girls aged 8-18 years diagnosed with Turner Syndrome.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe mental impairment that prevents them from performing an exercise test will 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 clinical trial aims to assess exercise tolerance in girls aged 8-18 years with Turner Syndrome by conducting cardiopulmonary exercise tests. The study will compare the VO2 max of participants to standard values and evaluate how cardiovascular parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure change during exercise. Participants will undergo a standardized cyclo-ergometry test to gather data on their exercise capacity and cardiovascular response.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the exercise capacity of girls with Turner Syndrome, leading to better management and tailored interventions.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically on exercise testing in Turner Syndrome, similar approaches in assessing exercise tolerance in other populations have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Turner syndrome girls aged 8-18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe mental impairement making it impossible to perform an exercise test

Where it's running

  • Ghent University Hospital
    Ghent, Belgium
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.