CompletedNot Applicable

Increase Tolerance for Exercise and Raise Activity Through Connectedness Trial

40 participantsStarted 2016-03-14

Plain-language summary

In this research study the investigators want to learn more about whether using a fitness tracker and accelerometer helps patients with cystic fibrosis exercise more regularly, and in turn whether it increases exercise tolerance over the period of one year.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. A diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis
✓. Age 18 and over
✓. Must be able to complete at least level 1 of the baseline exercise fitness test
✓. Must not have required IV antibiotics for a CF exacerbation within 30 days of starting the program

Exclusion criteria

✕. Pregnancy at enrollment
✕. A history of CF exacerbation requiring IV antibiotics within last month
✕. Use of a fitness tracker or similar product within 6 months of enrollment

What they're measuring

Graded exercise test (Submaximal GXT)

Timeframe: Two years (Enrollment, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02700243

SponsorBoston Children's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-04

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