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Safety and Impact of Low Resistance Exercise Training on Quality of Life in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
The purpose of the study is to learn more about how low-resistance training impacts frailty and the quality of life of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Low-resistance training is an evidence-based approach that may help patients improve their functional ability.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-09-04
Completion Date
2026-10-01
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Low-Resistance Training
The following 6 exercises will be performed in 3 sets of 15-15-15 repetitions, 3 times per week for 12 weeks: Elbow Flexion, Elbow Extension, Lateral Hip Extensions, Hip Extensions, Knee Extensions, Wall push-ups
Locations (1)
University of Pennsyvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States