Fitness and Lung Function Among Survivors of Heart Transplant, Leukemia and Infant Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD, Also Known as Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity) Through Exercise (FLASHLITE)
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Summary
This study aims to more accurately assess cardiac function, ventilation and exercise capacity in a non-invasive fashion, and to better characterize exercise intolerance in the setting of three populations of individuals with chronic diseases of childhood (acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic lung disease (CLD) of prematurity, and post-heart transplant (HT))
Description
Physical activity in childhood is an integral part of maintaining health and quality of life. Children who participate in routine physical activity are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight and are less likely to have heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as adults. Children with chronic disease are often limited from full participation in exercise for various reasons -perceived physical limitations, either from the patient and family or from their medical provider, or because of symptoms which cause exercise to feel uncomfortable. As the number of children living and…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 8–25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria: * Cases: * Acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor, OR living with chronic lung disease of prematurity, OR living with heart transplant * 8-25 years old * Height: ≥ 48 inches * Ambulatory without assistance * English speaking * Normotensive (\<95th percentile for age; okay if managed with antihypertensive medication) * SpO2 \>92% * Not pregnant * ALL survivor specific: must have completed therapy ≥ 3 months prior to study entry * Controls * 8-25 years old * Height: ≥ 48 inches * Ambulatory without assistance * English speaking * No history of ar…
Interventions
- OtherPhysical activity
Participant Reported Physical Activity and Outcomes (completed via REDCap or on paper)
Location
- Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota