Exercise Training Study for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

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Conditions studied: Cystic Fibrosis

In brief

The aim of this study is to test the effect of a 6-month program of self-regulated, home-based exercise with telephone reinforcement on the cardiorespiratory fitness, pulmonary function and health-related quality of life of children with cystic fibrosis (CF), compared to controls. Exploring the exercise experiences of the children and parents is a secondary aim.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00609050

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

38

Starts

2007-03-01

Expected to finish

2010-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-02-19

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• CF diagnosis
• age 10-18 years
• reliable pulmonary function tests
• living at home
• able to read
• able to ride a stationary bike
• able to walk and/or run on a treadmill.

You may not qualify if…

• Enrolled in another intervention study
• in structured aerobic activity for 30 continuous minutes 3 times per week
• sibling enrolled in study.

Where it is running

• Antiono J & Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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