Video Telehealth Exercise Training in Cystic Fibrosis
Purpose
The purpose of this research study is to begin an exercise program for patients with a cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation.
Condition
- Cystic Fibrosis
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 19 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis 18 years old and older clinically stable with no exacerbation within 6 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
any comorbidity that precludes exercise -
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
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Experimental supervised exercise plan |
patients will receive a tailored exercise regimen and behavior change techniques focused on adherence to the exercise program. These will be delivered by using a video platform, much liker telehealth clinic appointments. These telehealth visits will be over a 12-week period, occur 3 times a week, and last for 1 hour each. |
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Recruiting Locations
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Detailed Description
The study will enroll 25 patients with CF during an introduction visit and initiate an ambulatory 1) tailored exercise regimen and 2) behavior change techniques focused on adherence and sustainability of exercise. The intervention will be delivered via a data-enabled smartphone with video capabilities facilitating live and interactive two-way video-conferencing using a HIPAA compliant app. Participants will receive supervised exercise paired with coaching on behavior change techniques over 12 weeks in 3 weekly 1-hour sessions, and will have monthly phone follow-ups and clinic follow-ups at 3 and 6 months.