Eisenmenger Complex, Hypertension, Pulmonary
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of oxygen supplementation during a submaximal exercise test in patients with Eisenmenger's Syndrome.
Detailed description
Patients with Eisenmenger's syndrome were submitted to a submaximal exercise test (six-minute walking test) with and without supplemental oxygen. The distance walked during the two tests were compared to assess the impact of oxygen supplementation on the walking distance.
Interventions
Oxygen delivery was continuous by mask at 40%
Sponsors
Federal University of São Paulo
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Abscence of heart failure and/or respiratory infection * Advanced therapy for pulmonary hypertension
Exclusion criteria
* Lung, liver or connective tissue diseases * Neuromuscular diseases * Inability to perform a pulmonary function test and/or chronic lung disease * Inability to walk
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Distance walked during the six-minute walk tests | At enrollment | Distance walked during the six-minute walk tests with and without oxygen supplementation were recorded and compared to each other to establish the impact of the intervention. |
Outcome results
None listed