Synchronous telerehabilitation for people with elevated pulmonary artery pressure
Official title: The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure
Run by Marmara University · NCT07535398 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether a supervised, real-time telerehabilitation exercise program helps adults with high pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP ≥50 mmHg) improve breathing, stamina, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Marmara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tokat Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | August 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07535398 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 with echocardiographic sPAP ≥50 mmHg who are clinically stable on cardiology follow-up, in WHO/NYHA class I–II, have internet access, and live with someone who can assist if needed.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring oxygen therapy, with severe COPD, significant musculoskeletal or cognitive impairment, ongoing psychiatric treatment, or more advanced functional class are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults with elevated pulmonary artery pressure identified by echocardiography (sPAP ≥50 mmHg) are randomly assigned to one of two 8-week programs delivered three times weekly for 30 minutes per session. One group receives synchronous (real-time video) aerobic, endurance, and strengthening exercises led by a clinician, while the comparison group performs breathing and posture exercises. The trial measures exercise capacity, dyspnea, fatigue, functional status, psychological status, pulmonary function, and quality of life before and after the intervention. The protocol targets clinically stable outpatients in WHO/NYHA class I–II who can participate in videoconference sessions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve exercise tolerance, reduce symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue, and make rehabilitation more accessible via home-based supervised sessions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous telerehabilitation programs in broader cardiopulmonary populations have shown benefits for function and symptoms, but synchronous telerehabilitation specifically for elevated pulmonary artery pressure remains limited and under-studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Elevated pulmonary artery pressure identified by echocardiography, defined as systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) of 50 mmHg or higher * Clinically stable and receiving medical treatment under cardiology follow-up World Health Organization functional class I or II * New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class I or II * Living with a caregiver, family member, or another person who can provide assistance if needed * Access to the internet and adequate visual, cognitive, and functional ability to participate in videoconference-based sessions * Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Requirement for oxygen therapy * Musculoskeletal problems limiting participation in exercise * Ongoing treatment for psychiatric or psychological disorders * Cognitive impairment based on Mini-Mental State Examination findings * Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * Other significant cardiac disease that may interfere with participation or assessment
Where it's running
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Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mehmet Armağan Physiotherapist, Msc
- Email: mehmetarm@gmail.com
- Phone: 00903562521616
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.