Effectiveness of an Adapted Physical Activity Program for Subjects Suffering From Haemophilia

Launched by ISTITUTO ORTOPEDICO RIZZOLI · Aug 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how an adapted exercise program can help people with hemophilia improve their physical abilities. The program includes exercises that focus on improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. Participants will attend sessions for one hour, two times a week, over a period of six months. The main goal is to see how much their walking ability improves after three and six months, measured by a simple walking test.

To join the study, participants need to have a diagnosis of hemophilia A or B and a medical certificate allowing them to engage in non-competitive activities. They must also agree to participate by signing an informed consent form. However, individuals who are currently experiencing bleeding, have severe joint problems, or certain health conditions (like heart or lung disease) may not be eligible. This trial is an exciting opportunity for those who qualify to potentially enhance their physical health through a structured exercise program.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of hemophilia A or B;
• • Signature of informed consent;
• • Availability of a medical certificate for non-competitive activities
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Active bleeding
• • Severe joint deformities that prevent exercise
• • Insufficiency of communicative and/or sensory functions so severe that it is impossible to understand or carry out the trainer's instructions (dementia, aphasia, blindness, deafness)
• • Heart failure (NYHA class \> 2)
• • Unstable angina
• • Lung disease requiring oxygen therapy
• • Symptomatic peripheral arterial disease
• • Myocardial infarction or hospitalization within the previous 6 months
• • Symptomatic orthostatic hypotension
• • Hypertension in poor pharmacological control (diastolic\> 95 mmHg, systolic\> 160 mmHg)
• • Significant neurological conditions that impair motor or cognitive function