Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Children With Brain Tumors: A Comparison to Healthy Kids
Official title: ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN WITH BRAIN TUMORS.
Run by Cairo University · NCT07810673 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests physical performance and quality of life in children ages 7–10 with posterior fossa brain tumors and compares them to healthy peers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 25, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07810673 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 7–10 year old children with a confirmed posterior fossa brain tumor who are medically stable and can complete physical assessments, alongside age-matched healthy controls without neurological or orthopedic issues.
✕Probably not a fit
Children who are not able to perform physical evaluations due to cognitive, visual, or major medical constraints may 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
The study observes physical endurance, balance, strength, gait, and quality of life to understand how posterior fossa tumors affect function in children. It uses age-matched healthy controls to provide a comparison. Participants include medically stable children with posterior fossa tumors and healthy controls without relevant neurological or orthopedic conditions. Interventions are not specified, as this is an observational assessment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could clarify how brain tumors impact daily function and guide supportive care and rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Observational studies in pediatric brain tumors have explored functional outcomes, and similar approaches have yielded actionable insights in other pediatric conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Children aged 7 to 10 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of posterior fossa brain tumors. * Medically stable and able to perform physical evaluations. Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Controls: * Age-matched healthy children aged 7 to 10 years. * No history of neurological, musculoskeletal, or oncological disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Associated severe cognitive or visual impairments preventing test comprehension. * Other concurrent major medical or orthopedic conditions affecting physical performance.
Where it's running
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Maadi Military Hospital
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eman Ibrahim Elhadidy — Cairo University Faculty of Physical Therapy
- Study coordinator: Sarah Mohammed El-Abasiri
- Email: d.ahmed.saber1987@gmail.com
- Phone: +20 10 91906219
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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.