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

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
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.
  • Other: Exercise
    supervised exercise paired with coaching on behavior change techniques over 12 weeks (3 weekly sessions) and will have monthly phone follow-ups and clinic follow-ups after 3 and 6 months.
    Other names:
    • Behavior Change Coaching

Recruiting Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Contact:
Heather Hathorne
205-638-9568
hhahtorne@peds.uab.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Contact

Heather Hathorne
205-638-9568
hhathorne@peds.uab.edu

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.