Evaluating a test for upper extremity exercise capacity in patients with interstitial lung disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the 6-minute peg-board and ring test in patients diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The test, originally developed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, evaluates upper extremity functional exercise capacity, which is particularly important for ILD patients who may experience significant desaturation during traditional exercise tests. Conducted at Gazi University, the study will involve patients aged 18 to 75 who meet specific inclusion criteria, with data collection occurring from June 2023 to February 2025. The findings could provide valuable insights into the exercise capacity of ILD patients and improve rehabilitation strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed with ILD according to ATS/ERS criteria,
* Ages between 18 and 75,
* Pulmonary infection during the previous month,
* Participants who voluntarily participated in the study were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients were excluded if they had:
* Acute pulmonary exacerbation or respiratory infection in the last four weeks
* Obstructive lung disease
* Systemic conditions affecting neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic, or physical functions
* Recent participation in a planned exercise program (within three months)
* Cognitive impairment affecting exercise test understanding
* Contraindications to exercise testing per the American Sports Medicine Association
* Cancer, renal, or hepatic disease
* Aortic stenosis, complex arrhythmia, or aortic aneurysm
* Serious cardiovascular diseases like uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, or arrhythmia

Where it's running

• Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nilgün YILMAZ DEMİRCİ, Prof. Dr. — Gazi University
• Study coordinator: Meral BOŞNAK GÜÇLÜ, Prof. Dr.
• Email: meralbosnak@gazi.edu.tr
• Phone: +903122162647

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.