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Effect of a home based exercise program on the functional levels and quality of life in persons suffering from Interstitial Lung Disease (disease of the lungs)

Effect of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program on functional capacity and health related quality of life in persons with Interstitial Lung Disease- A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/09/027788
Enrollment
106
Registered
2020-09-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J00-J99- Diseases of the respiratory system

Interventions

Intervention1: Home based pulmonary rehabilitation program: The participants will be independently screened and would be provided with an individualized exercise program. Also, they will be provided w

Sponsors

Revati Amin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Physician and radiologically (HRCT) diagnosed interstitial lung disease patients. Clinically stable and ambulant with or without assistive aids. Able to perform 6 MWT and maintain SPO2= 80% during the test. Supplemental oxygen users.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those unable to ambulate. Recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute pulmonary oedema, acute myocarditis or pericarditis, severe rhythm disorders, non-ambulatory rheumatic diseases, severe pulmonary artery hypertension. Acute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease- dyspnea grade 4. Those unable to follow written and verbal commands. Musculoskeletal conditions like severe osteoarthritis, disk prolapse, recent fractures and recent joint replacement surgeries if any that prevent gentle exercises. Neurological and orthopedic conditions impairing mobility- stroke, spinal cord injury.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
-6 minutes walk test, -St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), -King’s-BREF Interstitial Lung Disease (K-BILD)Timepoint: At baseline, after 4 weeks, after 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
-Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC), -Visual analog scale (VAS), -London Chest Activity of Daily Living (LCADL), -Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test (UULEX), - 5 second Sit to stand test (5 STS)Timepoint: at baseline, after 4 weeks, after 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaishali K

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

vaishali.kh@manipal.edu8296011839

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026