Clinical trials: Exercise Tolerance
Alveolitis, Fibrosing, Fibrosis, Pulmonary
Sildenafil Study to Treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Medicines that decrease blood pressure in the lungs may help idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients function better. This study will test whether sildenafil improves the ability to exercise in patients with pulmonary…
- Conditions
- Alveolitis, Fibrosing, Fibrosis, Pulmonary, Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Trial name
- NCT00359736
- Testing
- sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Inhaled Fentanyl on Dyspnea and Exercise Tolerance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Breathing discomfort (dyspnea) and activity limitation are dominant symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and contribute to poor health-related quality of life in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT00974220
- Testing
- fentanyl
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Study to Assess the Effect of Omecamtiv Mecarbil on Exercise Capacity in Subjects With Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of treatment with omecamtiv mecarbil compared with placebo on exercise capacity as determined by cardiopulmonary exercise testing following 20 weeks of treatment with omecamtiv…
- Trial name
- METEORIC-HF (NCT03759392)
- Testing
- Omecamtiv Mecarbil
- Where
- 81 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Cytokinetics
Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Function
Impacts of Aquatic vs Land Walking on Vascular Health and Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of a 12-week aquatic walking exercise program on body composition, vascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity, exercise tolerance, muscular strength, and physical function…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Function, Exercise Tolerance, Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03849300
- Testing
- Aquatic walking exercise program group 1, Aquatic walking exercise program group 2, Land-based walking exercise group
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Heart Failure, Hypertension, Pulmonary
Dietary Nitrate for Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to determine if nitrates in a food, in this case - beetroot juice (BRJ) - is efficacious in improving exercise tolerance and/or peak power in patients with heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT01682356
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cystic Fibrosis
A Study of the Effects of Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor (LUM/IVA) on Exercise Tolerance in Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Homozygous for the F508del-CFTR Mutation
This is a Phase 4, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study in subjects aged 12 years and older with CF who are homozygous for the F508del-CFTR mutation.
- Trial name
- NCT02875366
- Testing
- LUM/IVA
- Where
- 12 sites in Australia, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Exercise to Reduce Obesity in Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this proposal was to evaluate and compare the health benefits of using upper extremity exercise versus functional electrical stimulation for lower extremity exercise.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00270855
- Testing
- Arm Crank Ergometry, FES Cycle Ergometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lung Cancer
Effectiveness of a Preoperative Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Patients Awaiting Lung Resection
The purpose of this study is to establish the effectiveness of a preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation program in patients awaiting lung resection for lung cancer by Video-assisted thoracic surgery in order to improve exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT01963923
- Testing
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
PMV, Exercise Endurance
Does Endurance Improve With the Use of Passy-Muir Valve for Patients With Tracheostomy?
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of the Passy-Muir Valve improves endurance for patients in the Long Term Acute Care setting as measured with the Six- Minute Walk Test.
- Conditions
- PMV, Exercise Endurance, Tracheostomy
- Trial name
- NCT04941456
- Testing
- Open Tracheostomy, PMV in place
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Airflow Obstruction, Chronic
Non-invasive Ventilation System in Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
When using the Breathe Technologies Ventilation System during simulated activities of daily living (ADLs), Subjects with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD) will be comfortable and report acceptability.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Airflow Obstruction, Chronic, Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Trial name
- PRIDE (NCT01355978)
- Testing
- Noninvasive Open Ventilation System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Breathe Technologies, Inc.
Risk Assessment, Parenting
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Risk Reframing Tool to Change Mothers' Parenting Associated With Children's Risky Play
Children's risky play is associated with a variety of positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes, including greater physical activity, self-confidence and risk management skills.
- Trial name
- NCT03374683
- Testing
- RR Digital Tool, RR In-Person Workshop, Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 451 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Type 2 Diabetes
Nitrate Supplementation and Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to use a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study design to comprehensively investigate the impact of 8-weeks of dietary nitrate supplementation on skeletal muscle blood flow, mitochondrial…
- Trial name
- NCT02804932
- Testing
- Super Beets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Darren P Casey
Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Obesity
Enhancing Fitness in Older Pre-diabetic Veterans
This study targets older adults (ages 60 and over) who are overweight (body mass index 25-40) with impaired fasting glucose (100 - 125).
- Conditions
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Obesity, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00594399
- Testing
- Physical Activity Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Insulin Resistance
The Effects of Altering Physical Activity on Cardiometabolic Health
The effects of physical inactivity on variations in blood glucose and vascular health are not fully understood. The purpose of this study is to determine if an acute transition from physical activity to inactivity alters vascular…
- Trial name
- PIA (NCT01879059)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Chronic Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation
The Influence of Heart Rate Limitation on Exercise Tolerance in Pacemaker Patients.
To examine the effects of heart rate reduction on exercise capacity in control subjects and patients with chronic heart failure.
- Conditions
- Chronic Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmia, Sinus
- Trial name
- TREPPE (NCT02247245)
- Testing
- Ivabradine, Atrial fibrillation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds