Cystic Fibrosis Core Strengthening and Respiratory Exercise Program

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Cystic Fibrosis

In brief

The purpose of this project is to determine the short-term effects of a customized Core Strengthening and Respiratory Exercise Program (CSREP) on children with cystic fibrosis (CF) between the ages of 10 and 21 who are receiving outpatient care at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. The CSREP, which will be provided by a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant, consists of specific breathing techniques and core strengthening exercises, designed to improve rib cage mobility, pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, posture, and core strength. Currently the CF population at Children's receives physical therapy on an inpatient basis only. The overall goal of this program is to prove the viability of an outpatient exercise program for this population. Specific aims include: * To customize a CSREP protocol per each patient * To measure patient outcomes at baseline and six months * To develop a satisfaction tool in order to measure patient experience and satisfaction

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00751647

Run by

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

People needed

6

Starts

2008-12-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-02-14

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children with cystic fibrosis receiving outpatient care from Children's Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
• Aged 10-21
• Living within a 35-mile radius of Children's Minneapolis, who agree to participate.

You may not qualify if…

• Children with co-morbid conditions in which the exercise program is contra-indicated will be excluded from this study.

Where it is running

• Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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