An Institutional Pilot Study to Investigate Physical Activity Patterns in Boys With Hemophilia (HEPS)

December 8, 2016 updated by: Vanessa Bouskill, The Hospital for Sick Children
This pilot project was developed to investigate subjective and objective data related to the patterns of physical activity participation among hemophilia patients (FVIII or FIX) between the ages of 5 and 18 years. Physical activity participation among different levels of disease severity will be compared using accelerometers to calculate the amount of time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and the number of bouts of MVPA; additionally, data will be collected from two validated questionnaires (PedHAL and 3 day physical activity recall). Current literature that relates level of physical activity to disease severity in the pediatric hemophilia population is limited. The information gained about the type and quantity of physical activity participation in children with varying levels of hemophilia will assist in the development of education and interventions to promote good physical activity and potentially examine the role of tailored prophylaxis.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Objectives:

  1. To determine if the amount of time spent performing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and the number of bouts of MVPA engaged in on a weekly basis differs by the level of disease severity in the pediatric hemophilia population.
  2. To determine if recorded physical activities and intensity of activities from self-report questionnaires (PedHAL and 3 day physical activity recall - 3DPAR) differ according to the severity of hemophilia.
  3. To determine if, among patients with hemophilia, there is a relationship between physical activity level and patient age, weight, and body mass index (BMI).

Specific Aims:

•Aim # 1: The primary aim of the study is to determine if there are differences in the amount of time spent in MVPA by level of disease severity of children with hemophilia.

Secondary Aims:

  • Aim # 2: To determine if there are meaningful differences in the accumulation of MVPA (bouts of exercise) by disease severity of children with hemophilia.
  • Aim # 3: The compare the findings from Aim #1 and #2 to the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data, recognizing that this survey provides a comparative healthy normal cohort.
  • Aim # 4: To investigate MVPA with these data collected from the PedHAL (11) and the 3DPAR (12) by disease severity of children with hemophilia.
  • Aim # 5: The review and determine the relationship between physical activity participation and timing of prophylaxis factor replacement and whether participation is limited to days of factor infusion.
  • Aim #6: To investigate the amount of physical activity and how it relates to age, weight, and patient body mass index (BMI).

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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66

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G1X8
        • SickKids

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

5 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients will be 5 to 18 years of age with a diagnosis of hemophilia with no history of inhibitors or pre-existing co-morbidity (e.g. cerebral palsy, chronic respiratory conditions, congenital heart defects) that can affect activity participation.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 5-17 years of age, has a diagnosis of Hemophilia A or B.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Muscle or joint bleed within 4 weeks of study.
  • Pre-existing co-morbidities that would affect physical activity participation.
  • Unable to cooperate with study protocol.
  • Unable to speak, read, or understand English.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

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Boys with Hemophilia
Accelerometer use for 1 week.
Device: Accelerometer
Other Names:
  • ActiLife
  • Kinesoft

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
MVPA
Time Frame: 7 days
To determine if the amount of time spent performing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) engaged in on a weekly basis differs by the level of disease severity in the pediatric hemophilia population.
7 days
Sedentary Time
Time Frame: 7 days
To determine if the amount of time spent in sedentary time on a weekly basis differs by the level of disease severity in the pediatric hemophilia population.
7 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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The Hospital for Sick Children

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Canadian Hemophilia Society

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Vanessa Bouskill, NP, MN, The Hospital for Sick Children

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

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September 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

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July 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

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September 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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July 23, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 23, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

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July 24, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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December 14, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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December 8, 2016

Last Verified

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December 1, 2016

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  • 1000039947

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