Evaluating exercise capacity using cardiopulmonary exercise tests
Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) in Diseases and Health
This study is testing how well different groups of people can exercise by using special tests to see how their bodies respond during physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya Government |
| Drugs / interventions | cart |
| Locations | 1 site (Teverya, The Lower Galilee) |
| Trial ID | NCT05263687 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess aerobic exercise capacity and tolerance through cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in various populations. Participants will undergo an incremental exercise test on a treadmill or cycle ergometer, followed by a supramaximal exercise test to evaluate their physiological responses. The study will measure respiratory gas exchange, cardiovascular performance, and skeletal muscle metabolism during these tests. The goal is to compare exercise responses across different groups to better understand exercise tolerance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals invited for an incremental maximal exercise test or healthy participants without significant health problems.
Not a fit: Patients with acute health issues, unstable cardiac conditions, or orthopedic impairments that hinder exercise performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of exercise capacity in diverse populations, leading to improved health assessments and interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing cardiopulmonary exercise testing have shown success in evaluating exercise capacity, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \*Patient who invited to the clinic to do incremental maximal exercise test or healthy \*Participants with no known significant health problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute fever * Acute myocardial infarction within 2 to 3 days. * Unstable angina not previously stabilized by medical therapy. * Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise. * Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. * Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure. * Inability to perform exercise Orthopedic impairment severely compromising exercise performance.
Where this trial is running
Teverya, The Lower Galilee
- The BARUCH PADEH Medical Center, Poriya — Teverya, The Lower Galilee, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gur Mainzer, MD — The Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya
- Study coordinator: Gur Mainzer, MD
- Email: GMainzer@poria.health.gov.il
- Phone: +972543078940
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.