Effects of Ground-based Walking Training in Pulmonary Hypertension

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pulmonary Hypertension

• Registration Number: NCT03762577
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul University

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-11-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-11-30
• Study First Posted: 2018-12-03
• Study Start: 2018-12-10
• Status Verified: 2020-03
• Primary Completion: 2020-03-04
• Study Completion: 2020-03-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-03-24
• Last Update Posted: 2020-03-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

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
• Smoking
• Patients with uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases
• Patients with orthopeadic and/or neurologic disorders that could limit exercise tests
• Syncope history in recent

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Endurance exercise capacity	8 weeks	endurance shuttle walk test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ozge Ertan; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey