Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Children With Brain Tumors

Sarah Mohammed El-Abasiri60 enrolled

Overview

This study is designed to assess physical performance and quality of life in children with posterior fossa brain tumors compared to healthy children. The trial evaluates parameters such as physical endurance, balance, muscle strength, gait characteristics, and quality of life measures to understand the functional impact of the condition.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Posterior Fossa Brain Tumor Group Healthy Control Group

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 7 YearsMax age: 10 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Children aged 7 to 10 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of posterior fossa brain tumors. * Medically stable and able to perform physical evaluations. Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Controls: * Age-matched healthy children aged 7 to 10 years. * No history of neurological, musculoskeletal, or oncological disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Associated severe cognitive or visual impairments preventing test comprehension. * Other concurrent major medical or orthopedic conditions affecting physical performance.

Locations (1)

Maadi Military Hospital

Cairo, Egypt

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

Measures walking distance in meters to evaluate physical endurance and functional capacity.

Time frame: At baseline during the initial assessment

Central Contacts

Sarah Mohammed El-Abasiri

CONTACT

+20 10 91906219 d.ahmed.saber1987@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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