Duration of Exercise Program in Interstitial Lung Diseases.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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We aimed to compare the functional results of the 8th week with the results of the 12th week of the exercise programs applied to the patients with ILD.

Detailed Description
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Exercise programs (EP) have been shown to be the effective approach for functional outcomes in interstitial lung diseases (ILD). In many studies, the duration of exercise programs varies between 8-12 weeks. However, the optimal duration of exercise program is still unknown. We aimed to compare the results of the 8th week with the results of the 12th week of the PR programs applied to the patients with ILD. A total of 14 patients with ILD referred to our PR unit [11 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, 2 sarcoidosis (stage 3 and 4) and 1 nonspecific interstitial pneumonia] were included in the study. Pulmonary function test, arterial blood gas analysis, 6- minute walk test, mMRC dyspnea scale, quality of life questionnaires and hospital anxiety depression scale were performed before, at the 8th and 12th weeks after the exercise program applied to the patients twice a week.

Official Title
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A Comparison Trial of Eight Weeks Versus Twelve Weeks of Exercise Program in Interstitial Lung Diseases.

Conditions
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Interstitial Lung Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Exercise program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Completed the 12 week exercise program Diagnosed with ILD Exclusion Criteria: Not completed 12 week exercise program
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Exercise program<br>Treatment group | Other: Exercise program<br>* Exercise program including breathing control, pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing, aerobic and strengthening training<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Six minute walk test | It was performed in a 30-meter long corridor in accordance with American Thoracic Society criteria | 6 minute | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mMRC | It was used for dyspnea that patients felt during their daily activities. | 5 minutes | 
| Pulmonary Function Test | It was used for assessment of lung functions | 20 minutes | 
| SGRQ | A disease-specific quality of life scale | 30 minutes | 
| SF-36 Health Survey | A health related quality of life scale | 30 minutes | 
| Hospital Anxiety and Depression Inventory | It was used for assessment of anxiety and depression | 20 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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exercise, duration