Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Exercises for Children With Pectus Excavatum
The Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Exercise in Children With Pectus Excavatum: A Single-Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
40 participants
Dec 9, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function, exercise tolerance and posture in patients with pectus excavatum.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Children aged 5-18 years with pectus excavatum deformity
- Children undergoing conservative treatment (vacuum orthosis, exercise)
- Patients whose families have signed a consent form agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria6
- Known cardiac disease
- Presence of an additional syndrome (Marfan syndrome, etc.)
- Cobb angle ≥10°
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Presence of mixed deformity (pectus arcuatum)
- Those with an indication for surgery
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Interventions
Patients will exercise using a bicycle ergometer. In addition, the same physiotherapist will demonstrate breathing and posture exercises for them to perform at home.
The physiotherapist will demonstrate the breathing and posture exercises to be performed at home.
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NCT07300748