Physical fitness testing for children with bronchiectasis
Assessment of Physical Fitness Level and Its Relationship With Pulmonary Functions in Patients With Bronchiectasis
This project will test the physical fitness of children aged 7–18 with bronchiectasis using fun, game-like tests and simple measurements.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Kent University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Istanbul, Fatih and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07121218 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project measures physical fitness in children aged 7–18 with bronchiectasis using playful field tests and questionnaires. Participants complete game-like activities such as running and sit-to-stand tests, have their weight recorded, and undergo muscle-strength measurement with a handheld device. Questionnaires collect information about activity habits and enjoyment of exercise, and only clinically stable, cooperative Turkish-speaking children are eligible. No treatments are given; the goal is to describe how bronchiectasis relates to physical function and activity levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 7–18 with a confirmed bronchiectasis diagnosis who can walk, are clinically stable, cooperative, and can read and understand Turkish.
Not a fit: Children who have had a lung transplant, experienced an acute exacerbation or hospitalization within the past month, or who have serious musculoskeletal, cardiac, or neurological conditions limiting mobility may not benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help tailor exercise and rehabilitation plans by showing how bronchiectasis affects children’s physical fitness.
How similar studies have performed: Related exercise and functional testing has been used in pediatric respiratory diseases like cystic fibrosis, but direct data specifically on pediatric bronchiectasis are relatively limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7 to 18 years diagnosed with bronchiectasis * Able to walk, cooperative, and clinically stable * Children who can read and understand Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * History of lung transplantation * Having experienced an acute exacerbation and/or hospitalization within the past month * Having a musculoskeletal pathology that may affect mobility * Presence of serious cardiac or neurological disease
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Fatih and 1 other locations
- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Istanbul Universty Cerrahpaşa — Istanbul, Hadımköy, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gökşen Kuran Aslan Professor, Phd — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Study coordinator: Gökşen Kuran Aslan Professor, Phd
- Email: goksenkuran@yahoo.com
- Phone: 05324095246
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.