Pediatric epilepsy has been described as an age related-condition, and it has a strong impact on childhood quality of life. Psychological symptoms and self-esteem impairment are common facts. Although there are some studies studying the benefits of physical exercise in order to improve seizure control in adults with epilepsy, we have not found studies that support it in pediatric population. Few studieshave reported in childhood some benefits in terms of quality of life, self-esteem and improvement of neuropsychological symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to use a validated and applicable scale of quality of life in children with epilepsy. Otherwise, findings may be difficult to reproduce
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
An individualized physical exercise program was programmed, monitored remotely by e-mail or the use of an activity wristband
Usual medication
Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
Murcia, Spain
RECRUITINGPedsQL (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory)
Likert scale 0-5
Time frame: Up to 6 months
(Quality of Life in Childhood Epilepsy Questionary, QoLCE)
16 items version
Time frame: Up to 6 months
PAQ-C (Physical Activity Questionnaire)
Likert scale 0-5
Time frame: Up to 6 months
BMI (Body mass index)
(kg)/height (m2)
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Waist/hip ratio
ICC= w/h (cm)
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Tricipital skinfold
Thickness of the skinfold located over the triceps muscle
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Subscapular skinfold
Thickness of localized adipose tissue immediately below the inferior angle of the scapula
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Lower extremity strength
Standing Long Jump Test
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Grip strength
Takei Tkk 5401 Digital Hand Dynamometer below the inferior angle of the scapula
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Cardiorespiratory fitness.
It was carried out with the Course Navette test (round trip 20 meters)
Time frame: Up to 6 months
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