Home exercise program for children after intensive care
This study tests a home-based exercise program, delivered through videos, to help children recover their strength and mobility after a stay in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It aims to see if remote exercise can speed up their return to normal activities.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 18 years old.
- Spent at least 48 hours in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
- Has not fully regained their usual walking or movement abilities after leaving the PICU.
- Is able to understand and follow a home exercise video.
- Has no medical condition or device that makes exercise unsafe.
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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