Comparison of Individuals With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Healthy Controls

NCT07740551 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker

Sponsor

Izmir Democracy University

Phase

Observational

Started

2026-08-01

Last updated

2026-07-31

Condition(s) studied

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Physical Evaluations in Children with Primary Ciliary DyskinesiaPhysical Evaluations in Healthy Children

Physical Evaluations in Children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: In this study, malnutrition and sarcopenia status in children and adolescents diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia will be evaluated. All data pertaining to these assessments will be acquired via face-to-face interviews with a duration of 45 to 60 minutes.

Physical Evaluations in Healthy Children: In this study, malnutrition and sarcopenia status in children and adolescents diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia will be evaluated. All data pertaining to these assessments will be acquired via face-to-face interviews with a duration of 45 to 60 minutes.

Study summary

To date, the literature has not yet elucidated the status of malnutrition and sarcopenia in children and adolescents with PCD compared to healthy controls. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the nutritional and sarcopenia status of children and adolescents with primary ciliary dyskinesia to that of healthy controls.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

6 Years

Max age

18 Years

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Inclusion Criteria for Children and Adolescents with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: * To be between the ages of 6-18 * To have been diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia * To be clinically stable for at least 3 weeks * To have the necessary cooperation for the measurements * To volunteer to participate in the study Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Children and Adolescents: * To be between the ages of 6-18 * To be in a similar average and ratio with the group of children and adolescents with primary ciliary dyskinesia in terms of age and gender * To have the necessary cooperation for the measurements * To volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria for Children and Adolescents with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: * Having any orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cardiovascular problem that may prevent the measurements from being performed in the last 6 months * Smoking or quitting smoking Exclusion Criteria for Healthy Children and Adolescents: * Having any orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cardiovascular problem that may prevent the measurements from being performed in the last 6 months * Having any chronic disease * Smoking or quitting smoking

Primary outcome measure(s)

Hand Grip Strength — through study completion, an average of 1 year
Handgrip strength (kg) will be assessed twice in each hand using a dynamometer (Jamar) with a maximal isometric contraction lasting approximately 2 seconds. The best result (kg) will be used for data analysis.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Izmir Democracy University	Izmir	Turkey (Türkiye)

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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