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Long QT SyndromeNCT04650009

Physical Activity in Children With Inherited Cardiac Diseases

An observational study of Long QT Syndrome and Brugada Syndrome, run by University Hospital, Montpellier at 1 site in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Use lay language. Current guidelines regarding physical activity in patients with inherited arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy are mostly dedicated to adult patients, with a special focus on sports competition. Their application to the pediatric population has been scarcely evaluated. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 18 years
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
1 May 2020to 1 Feb 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 6 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: This study will take place in two paediatric tertiaty hospitals : the paediatric and congenital cardiology department of Montpellier university hospital and the paediatric cardiology and rehabilitation unit of St-Pierre institute in Palavas-Les-Flots, France. Children aged from 6 to 18 years old with genetic and/or clinical diagnosis of inherited cardiomyopathies (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy and arrythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) or inherited primary arrhythmia syndrome (long QT syndrome, brugada syndrome and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia) are eligible to participate in this study. Each subject accepting to participate during the annual follow up consultation will be enrolled

Who may be able to join

  • Children from 6 to 18 years old with clinical and/or genetic diagnosis of :
  • Long QT syndrome
  • Brugada syndrome
  • Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Arrythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

Who cannot join

  • Presence of extra cardiac co-morbidity with motor or psychological repercussions hingering physical activity
  • Refusal from children or parent to participate in the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Uh Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295

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About this study

Official title: Physical Activity in Children With Inherited Cardiac Diseases : a Qualitative

Use lay language.

Current guidelines regarding physical activity in patients with inherited arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy are mostly dedicated to adult patients, with a special focus on sports competition. Their application to the pediatric population has been scarcely evaluated.

Read more

Physical activity is well known for its health benefits but may be dangerous in this population, which leads to confusion within the medical community and among patients. Actual physical activity of children with such inherited cardiac disorders is unknown.

This study aimed to assess the level of physical activity in children with inherited arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy, and the adherence to the current European guidelines on the subject. Secondary objectives aimed to assess through a qualitative analysis the impact of the disease on physical activity and daily life in this population.

The level of physical activity and adherence to current guidelines will be determined from interviews between the patient and the principal investigator. Each patient will be questioned in order to explore the experiences, motivations and feelings of participants regarding physical activity. The standardized questionnaire was created by the principal investigator and members of the clinical research team.

The investigators believe that many children practice physical activity outside the current guidelines and hope to identify the main determinants of physical activity in this population.

Keywords
Arrythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Physical activity, Inherited cardiac disease, Peadiarics
Medical subject headings
Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Polymorphic Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated, Motor Activity

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Proportion of children with inheritec cardiac disorders respecting the current European guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise (ESC 2020).

    Patient's physical activity will be analysed to evaluate the adherence to current European guidelines regarding physical activity. Patients will be categorized into 3 groups, upon the level of adherence to the guidelines (complete adherence, partial adherence et no adherence).

    Measured: 1 day

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Qualitative analysis evaluating the psychological and emotional impact of physical activity restriction on daily life.

    Patients will be interviewed by the principal investigator for 20 to 30 minutes with a focus on physical activity, in order to collect motivations, feelings and discourse of the patient, classified in main themes (positive, negative or neutral).

    No score is used in this study:

    The secondary outcome is a qualitative analysis.

    Measured: 1 day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Dec 2020
  2. Study start1 May 2020
  3. Primary completion30 Dec 2020
  4. Study completion1 Feb 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
28 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04650009
Sponsor's protocol ID
RECHMPL20_0118
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
24 Nov 2020
Last updated
26 May 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: NC

Publications

  • Boisson A, De La Villeon G, Huguet H, Abassi H, Pasquie JL, Lavastre K, Matecki S, Guillaumont S, Requirand A, Calderon J, Amedro P. Physical activity and aerobic fitness in children with inherited cardiac diseases. Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2021 Nov;114(11):727-736. doi: 10.1016/j.acvd.2021.07.004. Epub 2021 Oct 27.

    PubMed 34756533

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Long QT Syndrome and Brugada Syndrome, run by University Hospital, Montpellier at 1 site in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of children with inheritec cardiac disorders respecting the current European guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise (ESC 2020). (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04650009, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 May 2022.

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