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Covid19NCT04659486

Adolescents With COVID-19/MIS-C at HCFMUSP

A study testing Home-based exercise training in people with Covid19 and Corona Virus Infection, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

This is a protocol aimed at children and adolescents contaminated with COVID, treated at the Hospital das Clínicas, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (HCFMUSP), in the recovery phase. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 7 to 18 years
What is being tested?
Home-based exercise training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
24 Sep 2020to 30 Apr 2021
Phase
Interventional
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 7 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • school-age children and adolescents diagnosed with COVID-19

Who cannot join

  • school-age children and adolescents with MIS-C, who present: myocardial dysfunction, refractory cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery aneurysms with or without thrombi, electrocardiographic alterations suggestive of myocardial infarction or ischemia and clinical signs of heart failure;
  • presence of any limitation or physical disability that prevents the practice of exercise;
  • pregnancy.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • Hospital das Clinicas Faculdade de Medicina USP

    São Paulo, São Paulo

Other trials in Brazil

About this study

Official title: Prospective Studies in School-aged Children and Adolescents With COVID-19 Treated at HCFMUSP

This is a protocol aimed at children and adolescents contaminated with COVID, treated at the Hospital das Clínicas, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (HCFMUSP), in the recovery phase. The study aims to evaluate the spectrum of pathogenic lesions of the virus not only in the respiratory system, but digestive, immunological, neurological and others. Clinical, evolutionary, laboratory and functional parameters will be used.

Read the detailed description

School-age children and adolescents COVID-19 survivors may have persistent inflammation, a chronic course of COVID-19, with isolated or concomitant aggressions of various organs and systems, making this disease a potential chronic condition, impacting aspects of quality of life related to health (HRQoL), physical and mental health. In addition, pediatric COVID-19 can induce autoimmunity (with the possibility of primary hypothyroidism and type I diabetes mellitus), delayed linear growth and delayed pubertal development, secondary immunodeficiency and present genetic polymorphisms in brain plasticity impacting rehabilitation. School-aged children and adolescents with COVID-19 could present muscle weakness, dysautonomy, asthenia and physical inactivity, so it is essential that safe and effective interventions are developed to maintain adequate levels of physical activity and that they can be implemented on a large scale. However, to date, there are no systematic longitudinal studies that have evaluated all these aspects in a pediatric population that survived COVID-19, particularly with chronic conditions and who were hospitalized in a tertiary service.

Being tested
Home-based exercise training
Keywords
Covid19, Children, Adolescents
Medical subject headings
COVID-19, Coronavirus Infections, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Home-based exercise trainingBehavioural

    Online strength and aerobic home-based exercise training, 3 times per week, for 12 weeks. The exercise program is composed by 2 intensity-levels (starter and advanced).

Study groups in NCT04659486
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Exercise trainingExperimentalA 12 weeks parallel-group randomized controlled trial will be performed, in which covid-19 survivors adolescents will complete a telemonitored home-based exercise training program, 3 times per week. The training program will involve strength and aerobic exercises
Receives: Behavioral: Home-based exercise training
ControlNo interventionThe control group will receive all regular medical care and advice on healthy lifestyle including the promotion of recommended physical activity levels.

What is being measured

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

  1. Quality of Life assessed by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (Peds-QoL)

    The instrument was translated and validated for the Brazilian population

    Measured: Change from Baseline at 3 months

  2. Quality of Life assessed by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (Peds-QoL)

    The instrument was translated and validated for the Brazilian population

    Measured: Change from Baseline at 6 months

Secondary outcomes (58)
  1. Flow-volume loop assessed by spirometry

    Aims to investigate the mechanisms that lead to dyspnea and, consequently, intolerance to physical effort

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months

  2. Health-related quality of life assessed by the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument

    It will also be assessed for school-age children (7-10 years old) and adolescents (11-18 years old) and by their primary caregiver

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  3. Complete blood count (hemoglobin, leukocyte, lymphocyte and platelet count)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  4. Inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, D-dimer and ferritin);

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months,12 months

  5. Lactate dehydrogenase

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  6. Aspartate and alanine aminotransferase

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  7. Serum urea and creatinine

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  8. Triglycerides

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  9. Creatinine phosphokinase (CK)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  10. Amilase

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  11. Lipase

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  12. Troponin T

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  13. Pro-BNP

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  14. Lung abnormalities will be assessed by pulmonary computed tomography

    Patchy ground-glass opacities, crazy-paving pattern, and localization and pattern of large, confluent or small nodular lesions will be assessed

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  15. Systolic and diastolic function will be assessed by echocardiogram

    Conventional transthoracic echocardiogram with color Doppler to assess systolic and diastolic function

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  16. Valve dysfunction will be assessed by echocardiogram

    Conventional transthoracic echocardiogram with color Doppler to search for valve dysfunction

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  17. Pericardial effusion will be assessed by echocardiogram

    Conventional transthoracic echocardiogram with color Doppler to search for pericardial effusion

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  18. Coronary arteries will be assessed by echocardiogram

    Conventional transthoracic echocardiogram with color Doppler to search for aspects of the coronary arteries

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  19. Ischemia will be assessed by echocardiogram

    Echocardiogram with two-dimensional speckle-tracking technique to identify subclinical changes suggestive of ischemia or myocarditis

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  20. Immunocompetence, including thymic function

    Baseline levels of cytokines IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha, IFN-y, and IL-17A in serum samples will be tested by flow cytometry using the CBA technique (Cytometric bead array, BD Biosciences)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  21. Leukogram will be assessed by leukocyte and lymphocyte counts

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months,, 12 months

  22. Immunophenotyping of lymphocytes T cell lineages will be evaluated by flow cytometry

    T cell lineages: CD3CD4, CD3CD8, naive cells (CD45RA+), memory cells (CD45RA-), effector cells (CD38+HLADR+)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  23. Immunophenotyping of lymphocytes B cell lineages will be evaluated by flow cytometry

    B cell lineages: CD19, naive cells (CD27-), memory cells (CD27+), plasmablasts (CD27+CD38+CD138-), (plasmocytes CD27+CD38+CD138+)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  24. Immunophenotyping of lymphocytes NK cells will be evaluated by flow cytometry

    NK cells: (CD3-CD16+CD56+), degranulated: CD107a+

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  25. Serum levels of anti-Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG antibodies

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  26. Anti-pneumococcal vaccine response will be assessed by ELISA

    The antipneumococcal antibody titer against 6 polysaccharides (serotypes 1, 5, 6B, 9V, 14, and 18C) will be analyzed by ELISA. The seroconversion criteria is IgG values > 1.3 mg/mL for each polysaccharide assessed

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  27. Evaluation of the thymus by the determination of TRECs (Thymic recent emigrant cells or T-cell receptor excision circles)

    TRECs evaluate the peripheral function of the thymus from cells that have recently been released, using the RT-PCR technique

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  28. Changes in frequency of the autoantibodies of the thyroid gland

    (anti-thyroperoxidase antibodies, anti-thyroglobulin)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  29. Changes in frequency of the anti-GAD antibody will be assessed using immunoprecipitation

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  30. Changes in frequency of the anti-islet antibody of Langerhans will be assessed using indirect fluorescence

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  31. Changes in frequency of the anti-insulin antibody will be assessed by radioimmunoassay

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  32. Diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction will be assessed by thyroid profile (TSH, free T4 and T3)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  33. Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus will be assessed by the metabolic profile (fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin and C peptide)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months,, 12 months

  34. Linear growth will be assessed by using a standardized stadiometer, calculating standard deviation, growth curves, and growth speed

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  35. Development of puberty will be assessed according to the criteria of Tanner and Marshall in adolescents in the prepubertal age group

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  36. Bone age will be assessed using non-dominant hand and wrist radiography

    Measured: Baseline, 12 months

  37. Bone mineral density will be assessed by Bone densitometry (DXA) in the region of the lumbar spine

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  38. Bone mineral content will be assessed by Bone densitometry (DXA) in the region of the lumbar spine

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  39. Bone mineral density will be assessed by Bone densitometry (DXA) in the proximal femur

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  40. Bone mineral content will be assessed by Bone densitometry (DXA) in the proximal femur

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  41. Bone mineral density will be assessed by Bone densitometry (DXA) in the whole body

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  42. Bone mineral content will be assessed by Bone densitometry (DXA) in the whole body

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  43. Body composition (visceral adipose tissue) will be assessed by Bone densitometry

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  44. Body composition (lean mass) will be assessed by Bone densitometry

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  45. Body composition (fat mass) will be assessed by Bone densitometry

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  46. Bone biochemical and bone remodeling markers (calcium, phosphorus, 25OH alkaline phosphatase vitamin D, PTH, CTX, P1NP)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  47. Pediatric gait assessment will be assessed by an Actigraph (3D accelerometer) model G-Walk used during the "timed up and go" test

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  48. Pediatric gait assessment will be assessed by an Actigraph (3D accelerometer) model G-Walk during the 6-minute walk test

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  49. Pediatric gait assessment will be assessed by an Actigraph (3D accelerometer) model G-Walk during the 10 meter gait test

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  50. Pediatric gait assessment will be assessed by musculoskeletal ultrasound

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  51. Genetic Polymorphism Analysis will be assessed by salting out methodology followed by q-PCR (Real-time PCR) using the TaqMan assay using Step One Plus equipment

    According to the gene sequence studied, the analysis will be performed using the Sanger sequencing technique with capillary electrophoresis in a 3130 automatic sequencer (Applied Biosystems).

    The genetic polymorphisms of the ABO system gene (rs505922), two polymorphisms of the OPRM1 gene (rs1799971 and rs1799972) and a polymorphism of the BDNF gene (rs6265) will be investigated, with possible contributions to the risk of impaired gait.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  52. Mental health will be assessed by the "Strengths and Weaknesses of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and Normal behaviors"

    This is an 18-item parent questionnaire for children and adolescents (18 years and younger). This rating scale includes positive "weaknesses" and negative "strengths" scoring, assessing symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Parents are asked to compare their child's behavior in a variety of settings over the past month to other children on a 7-point: 3-Far below, 2-Below, 1-Slightly below, 0-Average, -1-Slightly average, -2-Above, -3-Far above. Higher scores indicate greater symptomology

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  53. Mental health will be assessed by the "Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire"

    The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a brief behavioural screening questionnaire, and includes 25 items on psychological attribute: emotional symptoms (5 items), conduct problems (5 items) hyperactivity/inattention (5 items), peer relationship problems (5 items), prosocial behaviour (5 items). Higher scores indicate greater difficulties

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  54. Mental health will be assessed by the "Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale"

    The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21) is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress (7 items each subscale). Patients are asked to score every item on a scale from 0 (did not apply to me at all) to 3 (applied to me very much). Sum scores for the total DASS-total scale range between 0 and 120. Scores ≥60 (for DASS-total) and ≥21 (for the depression subscale) are labeled as "high" or "severe".

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  55. Physical activity levels assessed by ActivPAL

    ActivPAL will be used for 7 days for at least 10 hours/day

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  56. Food consumption levels assessed by food records

    24-hour recalls will be assessed on three non-consecutive days (two weekdays, and one weekend). Online Dietbox will be used.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  57. Blood flow will be assessed using a Doppler Ultrasound

    Baseline blood flow measurements will be assessed in the brachial artery

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

  58. Endothelial function will be assessed using a Doppler Ultrasound

    Flow-mediated vasodilation (VMF) will be assessed in the brachial artery

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Dec 2020
  2. Study start24 Sep 2020
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2021 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Apr 2021 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04659486
Sponsor's protocol ID
37460620.8.0000.0068
Status last verified
Dec 2020
First submitted
1 Dec 2020
Last updated
9 Dec 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Astley C, Drezner JA, Sieczkowska SM, Ihara A, Franco T, Gil S, DO Prado DML, Longobardi I, Suguita P, Fink T, Lindoso L, Matsuo O, Martins F, Bain V, Leal GN, Badue MF, Marques HH, Silva CA, Roschel H, Gualano B. Exercise in Pediatric COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2025 Mar 1;57(3):514-523. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003589. Epub 2024 Nov 6.

    PubMed 39501479

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Home-based exercise training in people with Covid19 and Corona Virus Infection, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

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 1 inclusion and 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2020. 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 Brazil. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Quality of Life assessed by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (Peds-QoL) (time frame: Change from Baseline at 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04659486, 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 9 Dec 2020.

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