The Benefits of Home Exercise in Pulmonary Hypertension Interstitial Lung Disease (NCT07561034) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Benefits of Home Exercise in Pulmonary Hypertension Interstitial Lung Disease
30 participantsStarted 2026-05-30
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the effects of a structured home exercise program in participants with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease. Participants will complete a defined exercise regimen over a 16-week period, and functional capacity and patient reported outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention. The study aims to determine whether a home-based exercise approach is feasible and associated with improvements in functional performance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Follows at University of Rochester Medical Center Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic.
* Adult patients (\>18 years old) with right heart catheterization confirmed pulmonary hypertension interstitial lung disease on stable therapy dosing for at least 30 days.
* Access to a smart phone or email to receive daily messages.
* Clinically stable by the investigator.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy.
* Pulmonary Hypertension Groups 1,2,4,5.
* Resting tachycardia \>120 beats/m during screening.
* Inability to walk.
* WHO Functional Class IV
* Lack of access to email or text messaging.
* Participating in a rehabilitation program.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Mean Change in Cardiac Effort From Baseline to 16 Weeks