Cystic fibrosis Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Cystic fibrosis
Conditions
Interventions
This pilot study employed a randomised, single-blind design. Participants were randomly assigned to a group performing HIIT with O2 supplementation (O2+) or a group performing HIIT while breathing amb
Sponsors
School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of CF that was based on clinical features, sweat test, or genotyping, and a pulmonary function test 2. Age > 18 years 3. Forced expiratory in one second (FEV1) > 30% predicted 4. Clinically stable
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximal exercise capacity measured using an incremental symptom-limited peak exercise test on an electronically-braked cycle ergometer while breathing through a full face mask measured at baseline and 12-weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Anthropometric measurements: height and body mass were measured and double thickness subcutaneous adipose tissue was determined on the right side of the body using skinfold calipers, at the first visit. 2. Pulmonary function tests: spirometry and single-breath carbon monoxide diffusion capacity were measured at the first visit. | — |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed