Actively Recruiting
Downhill Walking in IPF
Led by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Updated on 2025-05-16
34
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
93 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
In this study; will examine the effects of downhill walking (eccentric exercise training) on exercise capacity, quality of life, and blood lactate levels in individuals with IPF. After the initial assessment, patients will be randomized into two groups: downhill walking PR group and Standard PR Group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Downhill Walking in IPF
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis according to American Thoracic Society and/or European Respiratory Society criteria
- Age between 18 and 75 years
- Ability to walk on a treadmill
- Ability to cooperate with study procedures
- No changes in current medication in the last month
- Not participating in a structured activity program for at least six months
- Voluntary informed consent to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Physical or mental impairment preventing informed consent or study compliance
- Inability to attend more than 80% of pulmonary rehabilitation sessions
- Major cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmias, or heart failure
- Existing orthopedic or neuromuscular limitations affecting exercise
- Acute exacerbation of condition
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye), 34668
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Esra PEHLIVAN, Associate Professor
CONTACT
N
Nisanur TUTUŞ
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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