Playful breathing exercises may speed recovery for kids with pneumonia
NCT ID NCT07593989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a child-friendly breathing exercise program for children aged 6-18 recovering from severe pneumonia. The program is designed to be fun and engaging, aiming to improve recovery and make caregivers happier with the care. Researchers will compare kids who do the exercises plus standard education to those who get standard education alone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 6-18 years. 2. Diagnosed with severe pneumonia and in the recovery phase. 3. Written informed consent is obtained from caregivers, and assent is obtained from children when appropriate. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindications to breathing exercise, including: (a) hemodynamic instability (e.g., bradycardia or tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension or hypertension); (b) open sternal incision; (c) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); (d) acute phase of severe wheezing or stridor; and (e) severe pulmonary hypertension. 2. Communication disorders.
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