J96.1 M41.9
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Being an adult diagnosed as having KS-CRF(kyphoscoliosis and chronic respiratory failure) and receiving home mechanical ventilation during the night for at least the last six months, and 2. Being in clinically stable conditions for at least the last three months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Eligible participants were not admitted if they had any contraindication or inability to perform any of the study tests (uncontrolled heart disease, acute pulmonary disease, and other conditions)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in endurance time in cycle constant- workload test, and distance walked in Shuttle walking test, after intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in quality of life and dyspena indices, in peripheral muscle strength and in physiological parameter at CPET (cardiopulmonary exercise test) | — |
Countries
Spain
Contacts
Medical-Surgical Unit of Respiratory Diseases Universitary Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Seville, Spain