A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ground-based Walking Training for Adult Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Endurance exercise capacity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a hemodynamic and physiopathological condition that is defined as an increase in pulmonary artery pressure ≥25 mmHg when measured at resting with symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, and syncope. PH characterized by decreased exercise capacity, quality of life, peripheral muscle strength, balance, and physical inactivity. It is recommended that patients with PH should be included in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs in addition to medical treatment. Ground-based walking training is a safe and effective method for COPD patients. In the literature, there are no studies evaluating the effects of ground-based walking training in PH patients.
Detailed Description
The aim of this project is to determine the effect of ground-based walking training on physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, peripheral muscle strength and quality of life in patients with PH.
Investigators
Ozge Ertan
Physiotherapist
Istanbul University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •18-80 years
- •Diagnosed with PH
- •Followed by the department of chest diseases at least six months
- •Not participating in the rehabilitation program in last year
Exclusion Criteria
- •Functional group four due to WHO functional classification
- •PH due to left heart diseases, PH due to lung diseases and/or hypoxia
- •Treatment and medication change in the last three months
- •Cooperation problems
- •Patients with successful pulmonary endarterectomy operation
- •Patients with uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases
- •Patients with orthopeadic and/or neurologic disorders that could limit exercise tests
- •Syncope history in recent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Endurance exercise capacity
Time Frame: 8 weeks
endurance shuttle walk test