Exercise Training for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The investigators are doing this research study to compare whole body aerobic training with isolated leg training (with weights) and its impact on effectiveness in symptoms and quality of life in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that participants should not have started a new pulmonary vasodilator in the last 60 days.
Is exercise training safe for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension?
How does exercise training differ from other treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Exercise training for pulmonary arterial hypertension is unique because it is a non-drug therapy that focuses on improving physical fitness and quality of life through aerobic and leg exercises. Unlike traditional drug treatments, it helps enhance muscle function and cardiorespiratory fitness, offering a complementary approach to medical therapy.12346
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Aerobic Training, Aerobic Exercise, Cardiovascular Exercise, Physical Activity Therapy, Leg Training for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?
Research shows that specialized exercise programs can improve symptoms, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. These programs have been found to be safe and beneficial when added to medical treatment, although the best methods and duration are still being studied.24789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Yogesh Reddy, M.B.B.S
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) who are stable, not hospitalized recently, and haven't started new PAH drugs in the last 60 days. Healthy individuals without heart failure can also join as controls. Exclusions include recent severe cardiovascular events, inability to exercise, need for oxygen supplementation, pregnancy or potential pregnancy without effective contraception.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete baseline study assessments before randomization
Treatment
Participants undergo either aerobic training or leg training for 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in skeletal muscle O2 diffusive conductance and quality of life
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Aerobic Training
- Leg Training
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator