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Partitioned Training of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Lung; Disease, Interstitial, With Fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disease that limits the ability to breathe enough for a good workout. One way to improve the exercise training is to reduce the number of muscles being trained together. By training one leg at a time, the patient does not have to breathe as much allowing each leg a better workout. Our groundwork suggests it may work in patients with IPF. This study will help decide whether one-legged exercise training is better at improving a patient's exercise endurance compared to the usual way of exercising with both legs at the same time.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* confirmed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
* Clinically stable
* enrolled in pulmonary rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

* co-morbidities that might impair their ability to safely complete a pulmonary rehabilitation program
* complete a pulmonary rehabilitation program within the previous 6 months
* experienced an exacerbation less than six weeks before participation

Study Location

West Park Healthcare Centre
West Park Healthcare Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Tom Dolmage

[email protected]
4162433600
Study Sponsored By
West Park Healthcare Centre
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT03752892