Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of a 6-Months Physical Conditioning Program in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Lead Sponsor:
Julius-Maximilians University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Mukoviszidose eV (German CF society)
Schweizer CF-Gesellschaft (Swiss CF society)
Conditions:
Cystic Fibrosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
12+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized, controlled trial was to determine whether a (and if so which) physical conditioning program is effective to improve health status, physical activity, and quality of lif...
Detailed Description
A high level of physical activity might be beneficial for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Several studies have indicated that physical training might improve fitness and lung functions (or, at lea...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
- Able to engage in intense physical activities
Exclusion
- FEV1 \<35%predicted
- Esophageal varicosis
- Pulmonary bullae
- Drop in arterial oxygen saturation with exercise \<80%
- Non-CF related chronic diseases
- Signs of pulmonary hypertension (ECG and echocardiogram)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2000
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
May 1 2003
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00231686
Start Date
November 1 2000
End Date
May 1 2003
Last Update
October 4 2005
Active Locations (4)
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1
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität
Frankfurt, Germany, 60590
2
Medizinische Hochschule
Hanover, Germany, 30625
3
Children´s Hospital, Julius Maximilians University
Würzburg, Germany, 97080
4
Stadtspital Triemli
Zurich, Switzerland, 8057