Status:
RECRUITING
Diaphragm Structure and Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Conditions:
Childhood Cancer
Cancer Survivors
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to study the feasibility of a specific training program for the breathing muscles (inspiratory muscle training) and the effects on how breathing is regulated during exe...
Detailed Description
During the first study visit, participants will undergo a series of pulmonary function and muscle performance tests followed by treadmill walking trials at different speeds with concurrent expired gas...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Completed medical treatment (chemotherapy, chemotherapy/surgery, chemotherapy/radiation or any combination of cancer treatment) for any type of cancer, except for cancer of the central nervous system, at least 1 year ago
Exclusion
- History of neuromuscular, cardiac, or pulmonary disease prior to the diagnosis of cancer
- Recent injury or condition (less than 6 months ago) that precludes strength testing or walking
- Dyspnea with minimal activity (4 on the modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 15 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06205251
Start Date
March 15 2024
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
July 2 2025
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201