Does the Coaching Function Improve the Learning of Mechanical In-exsufflation (MI-E) in Paediatric Subjects?
Launched by CLINIQUES UNIVERSITAIRES SAINT-LUC- UNIVERSITÉ CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN · Jan 3, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying whether using a coaching module, which features fun visual aids, can help children learn a technique called mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) more effectively. MI-E is a method used to help clear mucus from the lungs in children with neuromuscular diseases and respiratory issues. The researchers want to see if the addition of this coaching, along with support from a physiotherapist, can improve how well children learn and use this technique compared to just having the physiotherapist guide them.
To participate in the trial, children aged 6 to 12 who speak and understand French and have no serious health issues affecting their lungs are eligible. The study will start with healthy children before including those with neuromuscular diseases. Participants can expect to receive guidance and support as they learn MI-E, and the results may help improve how this treatment is used in the future, ensuring it's used effectively for those who need it.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Part 1:
- • Inclusion criteria
- • Age 6-12 (F/M)
- • Acceptance of consent (child + 2 parents)
- • Non-smoker
- • Speak and understand French
- • Schooling in mainstream education
- • Exclusion criteria
- • Comorbidities: congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, immune deficiency, neuromuscular disease, neurological disease or multiple disabilities
- • History or clinical signs of disease affecting lung function, recent lung infection, spinal or thoracic deformity.
- Part 2:
- • Inclusion criteria
- • Age 6-12 (F/M)
- • Acceptance of consent (child + 2 parents)
- • Non-smoker
- • Speak and understand French
- • Patient with a neuromuscular disease
- • Able to perform the MI-E maneuver
- • Exclusion criteria
- • Hemodynamic instability
- • Current or recent pneumothorax
- • Hemoptysis
About Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc Université Catholique De Louvain
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, affiliated with the Université Catholique de Louvain, is a leading academic medical center in Belgium dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, it focuses on a wide range of therapeutic areas, prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards. The institution is committed to fostering collaboration between researchers and clinicians to enhance medical knowledge and improve treatment outcomes, contributing significantly to the global scientific community and the advancement of evidence-based medicine.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Brussels, , Belgium
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Nicolas Audag, PhD
Principal Investigator
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported