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Effect of early physical therapy on children of school age with hematological cancer: a quasi-randomized controlled pilot study [with consumer summary]
Sonoda Y, Tobita R, Ikeda Y, Taga T
Pediatric Physical Therapy 2024 Jan;36(1):80-86
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: Although physical therapy (PT) positively impacts exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with hematological cancers, the optimal time for intervention is unknown. We compared the effects of PT administered before and after initial cancer treatment on the exercise capacity and HRQOL of children with hematological cancer. METHODS: The participants were allocated to early (before initiating treatment) and late PT (after initiating treatment) groups. We evaluated exercise capacity using the 6 min walking distance (6MWD) test and HRQOL using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. RESULTS: Thirteen school children (7 to 13 years) were included. The early PT cohort had significant improvements in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory but not 6MWD scores from admission to the completion of initial treatment; however, both scores reduced significantly in the late PT cohort. CONCLUSIONS: Early rather than late PT during hospitalization might prevent reduced exercise capacity and improve HRQOL in children with hematological cancers.
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