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Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Functional and Health Status Measures in Pulmonary Fibrosis

NCT03542318 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2018-06-06

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The inclusion of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) as part of the management of pulmonary fibrosis although being highly recommended and recommended in guidelines still sees studies exploring the outcomes from such an intervention limited. The present study aims to contribute to the available literature by investigating the effects of a high intensity, 12week PR programme on functional and quality of life measures in patients with a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

A multidisciplinary PR programme was delivered twice weekly for 12 weeks. Each class was of 2 hours in duration. The first hour had an exercise component. Inspiratory muscle training was carried out using the Respironics IMT Threshold trainer® during the class. Educational sessions covered various aspects of pulmonary fibrosis care and self-management delivered. Patients also received an individualized home exercise programme consisting of exercise similar to what was being carried out during the classes. Each participant was encouraged to perform at least 20 minutes of these exercises per day.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Malta

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anabel Sciriha, Ph.D · Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-03-01
Primary Completion
2016-01-31
Completion
2016-01-31

Countries

  • Malta

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