Fitness Integrative Training for Pediatric Rheumatology Disorders (FIT Teens II): a Pilot Feasibility Study

Status: Completed
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study evaluates the feasibility of the Fitness Integrative Training program for Teens (FIT Teens 2), a combined cognitive behavioral therapy and neuromuscular exercise training program in patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases and/or joint hypermobility.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Age: 19
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Pediatric rheumatic diseases (PRD) or joint hypermobility (JH) diagnosed by a pediatric rheumatologist or pain physician.

• Initial diagnosis ≥ 3 months ago

• Ages 10-19 years, inclusive

• Ongoing symptoms of musculoskeletal pain and/or fatigue for at least 3 months

• Functional Disability Index (FDI) Score ≥ 13 indicating at least moderate disability.

• Child has written and spoken proficiency in English and parent has written and spoken proficiency in English or Spanish (will have a certified bilingual provider or interpreter available)

Locations
United States
Ohio
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-24
Completion Date: 2025-07-02
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
Experimental: FIT Teens
Fitness Integrative Training for Teens (FIT Teens) is a combined coping skills training and physical exercise program. Pain coping skills training, also called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches a number of behavioral skills (e.g. breathing, relaxation, activity pacing, distraction, and calming statements). Participants also receive a specialized type of neuromuscular exercise training which focuses on core strength, gait and balance.
Sponsors
Leads: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

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