The Benefits of Home Exercise in Pulmonary Hypertension Interstitial Lung Disease
University of Rochester
Summary
This study evaluates the effects of a structured home exercise program in participants with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease. Participants will complete a defined exercise regimen over a 16-week period, and functional capacity and patient reported outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention. The study aims to determine whether a home-based exercise approach is feasible and associated with improvements in functional performance.
Description
Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease is associated with reduced exercise capacity, decreased quality of life, and increased morbidity. Exercise based interventions may improve functional status in this population; however, access to supervised rehabilitation programs may be limited. Home based exercise programs offer a potentially accessible alternative, but their feasibility and effectiveness in this population are not well established. In this interventional study, participants with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease will be enrolled…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Follows at University of Rochester Medical Center Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic. * Adult patients (\>18 years old) with right heart catheterization confirmed pulmonary hypertension interstitial lung disease on stable therapy dosing for at least 30 days. * Access to a smart phone or email to receive daily messages. * Clinically stable by the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy. * Pulmonary Hypertension Groups 1,2,4,5. * Resting tachycardia \>120 beats/m during screening. * Inability to walk. * WHO Functional Class IV * Lack of access to email or text messaging…
Interventions
- BehavioralHome Exercise Program, Aerobic Plus Strength Training
Structured home based exercise program delivered by daily SMS text message or email for 16 weeks, including aerobic and strength training activities with heart rate guidance.
- BehavioralHome Exercise Program, Aerobic Only
Structured home based exercise program delivered by daily SMS text message or email for 16 weeks, including aerobic activities with heart rate guidance.
Location
- University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, New York