physical activity liver transplantation
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Post OLT (more than one year) age 6-12 years good functioning liver (normal PT, Bilirubine, Albumine) Being able to follow test instructions parental consent and child assent (12 years)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medical event that might intervene with the outcome of testing (other than associated with OLT) for instance recent trauma/fracture and secondary diagnosis like down syndrome. Medical status that will not allow maximal exercise testing (e.g. acute fever, heart conditions).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity as assessed by 7 days activity monitoring using an Actical accelerometer and an activity diary Aerobic exercise capacity (VO2 peak) as assessed during a graded exercise test with respiratory gas analysis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength as assessed with a hand-held dynamometry Health related quality of life and fatigue as assessed with the Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQl) Pain (general) as assessed with the 10 centimeter Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Anthropometry (weight, height, fat free mass) Participation as assessed by the Children*s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) | — |
Countries
Netherlands