Feasibility of a New Model for Exercise Prescription in Cystic Fibrosis

Description

The purpose of this protocol is to begin an exercise program combined with behavioral counseling for patients who are hospitalized with a cystic fibrosis exacerbation. The exercise program will begin during the hospital stay. Beginning an exercise program during this period of reduced mobility and isolation may be an ideal time to deliver a structured exercise prescription along with a behavioral program to promote long-term adherence to exercise (structured physical activity) . Hospitalized patients have an acute awareness that their lung function is declining and may be more motivated and open to changing their behavior and adding exercise to their treatment regimen.

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this protocol is to begin an exercise program combined with behavioral counseling for patients who are hospitalized with a cystic fibrosis exacerbation. The exercise program will begin during the hospital stay. Beginning an exercise program during this period of reduced mobility and isolation may be an ideal time to deliver a structured exercise prescription along with a behavioral program to promote long-term adherence to exercise (structured physical activity) . Hospitalized patients have an acute awareness that their lung function is declining and may be more motivated and open to changing their behavior and adding exercise to their treatment regimen.

Feasibility of a New Model for Exercise Prescription Combined With Behavior Modification in Cystic Fibrosis

Feasibility of a New Model for Exercise Prescription in Cystic Fibrosis

Condition
Cystic Fibrosis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Confirmed diagnosis of CF
  • 2. 18 years old or older
  • 3. Current pulmonary exacerbation with planned UAB hospitalization for at least 10 days
  • 4. Willing to participate in a regular, ongoing exercise program
  • 5. Access to broadband internet
  • 1. Currently exercising more than 60 min/week
  • 2. Massive hemoptysis or pneumothorax in past 3 months
  • 3. Neuromusculoskeletal impairments that preclude exercise

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Stefanie Krick, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2024-12-01