ArticlePediatric research2026
Physiological differences in cardiopulmonary exercise testing between children and adults.
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- Reference Values for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test in Children-How to Report Them Correctly?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundPhysiological responses to exercise differ between children and adults, but achieving maximal exertion in children complicates the interpretation of VO
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 24 children (7-11 years), 20 moderately trained adults (MTA), and 20 well-trained adults (WTA; 20-30 years) completed a maximal incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer with continuous respiratory measurement. Linear regression models analysed age and sex differences in ventilatory thresholds (VT1, VT2) and oxygen uptake efficiency slope and plateau (OUES), with Cohen's d effect sizes reported.
resultsChildren showed higher body mass-adjusted VO
conclusionsChildren rely more on oxidative metabolism than adults. Maturation influences exercise efficiency more than body mass, underscoring physiological differences. These age- and sex-specific patterns call for longitudinal studies to further explore the roles of growth and training. IMPACT: This study identifies clear physiological differences in submaximal CPET parameters between children and adults. It adds novel insight by including both ventilatory thresholds and oxygen uptake efficiency, adjusted for body mass and training status. The findings suggest children rely more on oxidative metabolism, emphasizing the importance of maturation on exercise efficiency and informing age- and sex-specific assessment protocols in pediatric exercise physiology.
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