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Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Exercises for Children With Pectus Excavatum
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function, exercise tolerance and posture in patients with pectus excavatum.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Exercise in Children With Pectus Excavatum: A Single-Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-12-09
Completion Date
2026-05-09
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cardiopulmonary exercises at hospital
Patients will exercise using a bicycle ergometer. In addition, the same physiotherapist will demonstrate breathing and posture exercises for them to perform at home.
Pulmonary and posture exercises at home
The physiotherapist will demonstrate the breathing and posture exercises to be performed at home.
Locations (1)
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)