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Study aim
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Determining the effect of scheduled exercises on sleep habits of children with asthma
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Design
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Clinical trial with control group, with 2 parallel groups, without blinding, randomized, with 60 patients.
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Settings and conduct
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In the intervention group, the scheduled exercises in the physiotherapy ward of Akbar Children's Hospital will be taught to the children by the researcher. Then they will do exercises at home for eight weeks and 6 sessions per week (3 sessions of breathing exercises and 3 sessions of physical exercises periodically).
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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The desire of the child and her/his parents to participate in the research
The age of the child is from 6 years to 15 years
Registration of mild to moderate persistent asthma according to the doctor (at least 3 months ago)
the child's asthma is well controlled
Permission from the treating physician to participate in the research
Attendance of the child in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitation programs
Have a history of regular exercise in the last 6 months
Having a specific mental illness
Having epilepsy
Have a history of heart and thyroid disease
Existence of movement problems or joint disorders
Use of sleeping pills and tobacco
Having known congenital disorders
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Intervention groups
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For the intervention group, the scheduled exercises will be performed for eight weeks and six sessions per week (3 sessions of breathing exercises and 3 sessions of physical exercises) in a safe space at home. During this period, the control group, while receiving the routine process, will continue their normal daily activities and will receive an educational pamphlet on routine care of a child with asthma.
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Main outcome variables
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improved Resistance to going to bed, Delayed sleep onset time,
Duration of sleep, Sleep anxiety, Night awakenings, Parasomnia, Respiratory problems in sleep, Daily drowsiness