Active video gaming in primary ciliary dyskinesia: a randomized controlled trial

Conclusion: The AVGs positively affect pulmonary (pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength) and extrapulmonary (peripheral muscle strength, exercise capacity, SMO2, physical activity, ADL, and QOL) characteristics in children with PCD. The AVGs may be added to the pulmonary rehabilitation program as an exercise training modality in patients with PCD.   Trial registration: This study registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with NCT03832491 on February 6, 2019.What is Known:• It is indicated that exercise capacity is increased with traditional exercise-training in a case report of Kartagener Syndrome.What is New:• No randomized controlled study investigated the effects of exercise-training in PCD.• 8-week moderate-intensity active video gaming (AVGs) improves pulmonary and extrapulmonary features in children with PCD. AVGs may be preferable due to being enjoyable, providing visual and audial feedback in the pulmonary rehabilitation programs of PCD.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research