Development of an Active Video-Based High-Intensity Interval Exercise System in Children with Asthma

Launched by IZMIR KATIP CELEBI UNIVERSITY · Mar 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on creating a fun and engaging exercise program using active video games for children with asthma. The goal is to see how this new exercise system compares to traditional high-intensity workouts in terms of how it affects the heart and body during exercise. The researchers want to understand if using video games can help improve the health and fitness of children between the ages of 8 and 15 who have stable asthma.

To participate in the study, children need to have a doctor’s diagnosis of asthma and be regularly following their asthma treatment. They should also be in a stable condition without recent asthma flare-ups. Unfortunately, children with other chronic illnesses, obesity, or those who cannot complete exercise tests won’t be eligible to join. If selected, participants can expect to engage in exciting video-based exercises, and their heart health and body responses will be closely monitored throughout the trial. This study aims to find new ways to help children with asthma stay active and healthy.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having asthma diagnosis according to GINA criteria
• • Being between 8-15 years of age
• • Having stabil asthma
• • Coming to routine follow-ups regularly
• • Being under regular pharmacological treatment and having good compliance with treatment confirmed by a physician
• • Volunteering to participate in the study (both child and parent)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having another diagnosed chronic disease other than asthma
• • Obesity (Body mass index over 25
• • Not having stable asthma defined as having had an exacerbation in the last 4 weeks
• • Having severe persistent asthma
• • Having exercise-induced asthma
• • Not being able to complete the exercise capacity test
• • Not being able to maintain the intensity of exercise ±5%