Exercise and blood vessel health in children with pulmonary hypertension
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how exercise affects the lungs, blood vessels, and oxygen use in children with pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It compares them to healthy children to understand how the condition impacts the body.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 6 and 18 years old.
- Must have a diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) and be stable on standard treatment.
- No acute infections, or problems with movement, nerves, vision, or hearing that could interfere with testing.
- Must not have participated in a planned exercise program in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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