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Study identifier: NCT06975982 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Symptoms, Pulmonary Function, Muscle Strength, Exercise Capacity, and Frailty in Esophageal Atresia vs. Healthy Peers

Condition: Esophageal Atresia · Healthy Children  ·  Sponsor: Hacettepe University

PhaseN/A
Planned participants20
Who can joinAll sexes, 6 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital anomaly of the esophagus and is caused by abnormal development of the esophagus during intrauterine life. In children with esophageal atresia, structural abnormalities due to congenital anomalies and tracheoesophageal fistula, tracheomalacia, respiratory problems, recurrent respiratory tract infections, structural abnormalities, surgical interventions for repair and treatment, and decreased physical activity levels may negatively affect pulmonary function, effective coughing, muscle strength, exercise capacity, posture, motor function, and quality of life. This study aims to compare physical characteristics, body composition, pulmonary function and muscle strength, peak cough flow, posture assessment, peripheral muscle strength test, motor function, exercise capacity, physical activity level, fatigue, frailty and quality of life between children with esophageal atresia and their healthy peers.

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Talk to the study team

Aslihan Cakmak-Onal, PhD, PT  ·  +90 312 305 15 76  ·  aslihancakmak90@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and RehabilitationAnkara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)Recruiting

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