Skeletal Muscle Function in Interstitial Lung Disease
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Conditions studied: Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Scleroderma, Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia
In brief
Dyspnea (i.e. breathlessness) and exercise intolerance are common symptoms for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), yet it is not known why. It has been suggested that muscle dysfunction may contribute to dyspnea and exercise intolerance in ILD. Our study aims to: i) examine differences in the structure and function of the leg muscles in ILD patients, ii) determine if leg muscle fatigue contributes to dyspnea and exercise limitation in patients with ILD, and iii) determine the effects of breathing extra oxygen on leg muscle fatigue, as well as ability to exercise in ILD patients.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03800017
- Run by
- University of British Columbia
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2024-08-07
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-15
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- St. Paul's Hospital — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (enrolling)
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