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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 31, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06780514 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
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Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dr. Debo
- Email: bauke.debo@uzgent.be
- Phone: 093329813
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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.