Personalized home rehabilitation program for lung issues in systemic sclerosis patients

Personalized Home Respiratory Rehabilitation Program for Subjects with Systemic Sclerosis with Early Lung Disease: Pilot Feasibility Study

NA · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05533034

This study is testing a personalized home exercise program for people with early lung problems due to systemic sclerosis to see if it helps them breathe better and improve their fitness.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment15 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (other)
Locations1 site (Paris, Ile de France)
Trial IDNCT05533034 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility of a personalized home-based respiratory rehabilitation program for patients with systemic sclerosis who have early lung disease. Participants will engage in one supervised session at an outpatient rehabilitation department, followed by a three-month home exercise program tailored to their needs. The study will evaluate adherence to the program and its impact on respiratory deficiencies and overall aerobic capacity. The goal is to optimize the rehabilitation content before testing its effectiveness in a larger cohort.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with systemic sclerosis who exhibit early lung involvement and have a forced vital capacity greater than 70%.

Not a fit: Patients with severe pulmonary hypertension, significant musculoskeletal impairments, or other conditions that limit physical activity may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve respiratory function and quality of life for patients with systemic sclerosis and early lung disease.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach for systemic sclerosis is novel, similar rehabilitation programs for lung diseases have shown positive outcomes in other patient populations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Systemic sclerosis according to ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria
* Lung involvement, with FCV \> 70% on PFT

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to understand French
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Arterial pulmonary hypertension \> 35 mmHg and unexplained dyspnoea or arterial pulmonary hypertension \> 40 mmHg
* Major musculoskeletal impairment incompatible with physical activity
* other pulmonary disease decreasing FCV
* Pathological EKG
* Oxygen saturation at rest or during physical activity \< 90%
* FCV \< 70%

Where this trial is running

Paris, Ile de France

Study contacts

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Systemic Sclerosis, Lung disease, Rehabilitation, Respiratory deficiencies, Feasibility study

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.