Eccentric cycling training for patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease

Physical Activity and Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06182748

This study is testing if eccentric cycling can help improve physical abilities and exercise tolerance in patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease compared to regular cycling.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bobigny, Seine Saint Denis)
Trial IDNCT06182748 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of eccentric cycling compared to concentric cycling on physical capacities in patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD). A total of 60 patients will undergo initial assessments to evaluate their physical abilities, followed by a 12-week training program where they will be randomized into two groups for different cycling modalities. The study aims to assess improvements in exercise tolerance and the physiological mechanisms behind these benefits, using various tests to measure oxygen transport and functional capacity. Evaluations will be conducted before and after the training period to determine the impact of the interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with fibrosing interstitial lung disease and able to participate in physical reconditioning.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to physical activity or those unable to perform exercise on an ergocycle or treadmill may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance physical fitness and quality of life for patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease.

How similar studies have performed: While eccentric cycling has shown feasibility in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, its application in fibrosing interstitial lung disease is novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient aged ≥ 18 years
* Fibrosing PID with fibrosis score \> 10% of lung volume on chest CT scan
* Be able to attend physical reconditioning 3 times a week
* Be affiliated to a health insurance scheme
* Sign informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any contraindication to physical activity (hereafter, after Dany-Michel Marcadeta, Bruno Pavy et al. Recommendations of the French Society of Cardiology for stress tests 2018)
* Be unable to perform exercise on an ergocycle or treadmill
* Be unable to perform a stress test, particularly for people on long-term oxygen therapy rest oxygen therapy at home
* IRS during an exacerbation
* Change in treatment \< 3 months
* Sarcoidosis
* Connectivitis
* Pregnancy in progress
* Participation in a therapeutic intervention study
* Patient under guardianship
* Person subject to a legal protection measure
* Patient on state medical aid

Where this trial is running

Bobigny, Seine Saint Denis

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Fibrotic Interstitial Lungs Diseases
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.