Benefits of Intrahospital Exercise Program in Pediatric HSCT

Benefits of Intrahospital Exercise Program in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant-A Randomized Control Trial

This randomized control study examines the effect of an intrahospital exercise regimen on the physical deconditioning that occurs due to hematopoietic stem cell transplant in the pediatric population.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients ages 4-21 years of age who present for hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
2. Karnofsky (if ≥16 years) or Lansky (if <16 years) score >60 at enrollment and prior to each testing point
3. Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and child assent prior to transplant.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with any preexisting need for gait assistance such as crutches, wheelchair, braces, or walker
2. Previous stem cell transplant in the last 6 months
3. Patients with grade 3 or greater sensory/motor neuropathy