This study aims to assess the effects of programmed exercise with or without electrical stimulation in the cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, functional capacity and agility in a group of young patients with Cystic Fibrosis: A randomized controlled trial comparing two interventions with a control group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
27
Exercise-NMES
Exercise-No NMES
Escuela de Doctorado e Investigacion, Universidad Europea
Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
Change in Strength
Changes in strength will be measured using a five repetition maximum test (5RM)
Time frame: Two assessment points throughout the study: baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness will be measured using a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)
Time frame: Two assessment points throughout the study:baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Changes in Pulmonary Function
Changes in pulmonary function will be measured using Spirometry
Time frame: Two assessment points throughout the study:baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Changes in physical activity levels
Changes in physical activity levels will be measured using Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (PAC-C or PAC-A)
Time frame: Two assessment points throughout the study:baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Change in quality of life
Changes in quality of life will be measures with the Cystic Fibrosis-Questionnaire-Revised (CFQ-R)
Time frame: Two assessment points throughout the study:baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
Food consumption frequency
The food consumption frequency will be measured using food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)
Time frame: One assessment point at baseline:baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention
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