Physical Capacity and Activity in Children With Congenital Heart Disease

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Congenital malformations correspond to defects in organ morphogenesis identifiable at birth or intrauterine life, affecting 2-3% of births. Inside of these malformations, Congenital Heart Disease corresponds, in particular, to structural defects of the heart or major blood vessels thereof may or may not be associated with other types of syndromes.The resolution is usually surgical. Also, these patients present a decrease in physical fitness, psychological imbalance, lower quality of life and risk significant morbidity and mortality from respiratory infections among other problems. This can have severe consequences for health in the medium and long term. The habits acquired during childhood and adolescence are determinant for the adult life, being relevant levels of activity and physical condition, especially in children with pathologies. In this way, it is vital to know from childhood parameters that indicate the baseline state of these patients according to the levels of physical activity, exercise capacity, nutritional status and quality of life. These will be key indicators to take into account in the future, to adapt rehabilitation plans that will reduce the effects of their condition. The objective of this protocol is To characterize the levels of Activity, and Physical Capacity of children with congenital heart disease regularly treated at the Cardiovascular Center of Dr. Luis Hospital Calvo Mackenna, compared to healthy children matched by age and sex.

Official Title
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Physical Capacity and Activity in Children With Congenital Heart Disease in Chile

Conditions
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Heart Defects, Congenital, Tetralogy of Fallot

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Physical activity assessment


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Children with Tetralogy of Fallot corrected Age from 6 to 15 years Assistants to periodic control at HLCM Cardiovascular Center Exclusion Criteria: Morbid obesity Musculoskeletal disorders that impede physical activity Neurological comorbidity Respiratory comorbidity in the last 30 days. Pacemaker users

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 6 Years
Maximum Age: 15 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Group 1<br>Children with congenital heart disease | Procedure: Physical activity assessment<br>* Assessment of Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity<br>|
| Group 2<br>Control healthy subjects | Procedure: Physical activity assessment<br>* Assessment of Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity | Time in minutes of Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity | 1 week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Six minute walking test | Walked distance in six minute walking test | 1 hour | 
| Steps | mean of number of steps per day | 1 week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Physical activity, Physical capacity, Children