Diaphragm Structure and Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Description

The purpose of this research is to study the feasibility of a specific training program for the breathing muscles (inspiratory muscle training) and the effects on how breathing is regulated during exercise in childhood cancer survivors.

Conditions

Childhood Cancer, Cancer Survivors

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research is to study the feasibility of a specific training program for the breathing muscles (inspiratory muscle training) and the effects on how breathing is regulated during exercise in childhood cancer survivors.

Understanding the Influence of Diaphragm Structure and Function on the Control of Breathing During Exercise in Childhood Cancer Survivors (2373GCCC)

Diaphragm Structure and Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Condition
Childhood Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Baltimore

University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Completed medical treatment (chemotherapy, chemotherapy/surgery, chemotherapy/radiation or any combination of cancer treatment) for any type of cancer, except for cancer of the central nervous system, at least 1 year ago
  • * History of neuromuscular, cardiac, or pulmonary disease prior to the diagnosis of cancer
  • * Recent injury or condition (less than 6 months ago) that precludes strength testing or walking
  • * Dyspnea with minimal activity (4 on the modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale)

Ages Eligible for Study

6 Years to 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Maryland, Baltimore,

Simon Ho, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Study Record Dates

2025-04