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Downhill Walking in IPF
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Summary
In this study; will examine the effects of downhill walking (eccentric exercise training) on exercise capacity, quality of life, and blood lactate levels in individuals with IPF. After the initial assessment, patients will be randomized into two groups: downhill walking PR group and Standard PR Group.
Official title: Effects of Downhill Walking in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2025-05-13
Completion Date
2027-02-28
Last Updated
2025-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, Aerobic training will be provided as treadmill walking. It will be performed either downhill or on a flat treadmill, depending on the group. Warm-up and stretching exercises Resistance exercises will be performed with a load equivalent to 50% of 1 maximum repetition. 10 repetitions will be performed in sets, one set in each session. Based on the differences in the general condition of the patients, different workloads and modifications will be used when creating an exercise program for each patient. Resistance exercises will focus on both upper and lower extremity muscles.
Downhill Walking
Treadmill exercise will be applied for 30 minutes in the target heart rate range of 60-80% intensity. The target heart rate method will be used to determine the exercise intensity. Blood pressure, heart rate and Borg Perceived Exertion Scale scores will be monitored during the exercises. Downhill walking training will continue with a constant -10% incline.
Treadmill Walking without incline
Treadmill exercise will be applied for 30 minutes in the target heart rate range of 60-80% intensity. The target heart rate method will be used to determine the exercise intensity. Blood pressure, heart rate and Borg Perceived Exertion Scale scores will be monitored during the exercises. Traditional walking training will initially involve walking with a neutral incline.
Locations (1)
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)