Breathing Training and Exercise Capacity in Non-CFB

Description

The purpose of this research is to investigate whether a home-based and health coach supported specific breathing and respiratory muscle training program improves the ability to exercise, the function of the lungs and breathing muscles, and general clinical status in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CFB).

Conditions

Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

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Study overview

The purpose of this research is to investigate whether a home-based and health coach supported specific breathing and respiratory muscle training program improves the ability to exercise, the function of the lungs and breathing muscles, and general clinical status in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CFB).

Home-based, Digitally Delivered Breathing Training in People With Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: A Randomized Control Trial

Breathing Training and Exercise Capacity in Non-CFB

Condition
Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Jacksonville

Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224

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

  • * Mayo Clinic patient with confirmed diagnosis of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (non-CFB): Non-CFB as confirmed by clinical history, including cough, shortness of breath, exertional dyspnea, pulmonary function tests, and high-resolution computed tomography. Patients will be considered clinically stable if there is no evidence of an exacerbation or change(s) in medical therapy in the previous three weeks.
  • * Able and willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
  • * Presence of significant coexisting disease, neurological conditions, and/or orthopedic complications that affect ability to undertake exercise.
  • * Presence of advanced heart failure.
  • * Current use of antibiotics.
  • * Acute exacerbation(s) within 3-weeks prior to study commencement.
  • * Participation within a pulmonary rehabilitation program within 6-months prior to study commencement.

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Bryan Taylor, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2026-12-01