Efficiency of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Adults With Asthma
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interventional
30
1 country
2
Brief Summary
Asthma is a serious global health problem affecting people of all ages in every country in the world. Despite the presence of effective medications, many studies have reported poor asthma control in patients. Therefore, new approaches are needed to improve asthma control. Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended as an alternative approach in patients with chronic lung disease including asthma. Also, home-based type of pulmonary rehabilitation can be preferred because it is more cost-effective and patients can spend more time with their families. There are a limited number of studies in the literature evaluating the efficacy of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in asthmatic patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program with simple equipment in asthmatic patients.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2019
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
2 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 25, 2019
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 10, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 13, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 10, 2019
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
November 10, 2019
CompletedJanuary 9, 2026
January 1, 2026
9 months
September 10, 2019
January 7, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (5)
Functional Capacity
Change of Six-Minute Walking Test Distance from baseline to 8 weeks.The distance covered in meters in a straight corridor of 30 meters will be recorded as fast as possible but without running for 6 minutes. The distance that normal individuals should take in this period is 400-700 meters. In addition, oxygen saturation and heart rate, resting fatigue and dyspnea levels will be evaluated with pulse oximetry before and after testing. Modified Borg Dyspnea and Fatigue Scales will be used to determine resting dyspnea and fatigue levels.
8 weeks
Peak Expiratory Flow
Change of Expiratory Flow (PEF) from baseline to 8 weeks.
8 weeks
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second
Change of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) from baseline to 8 weeks.
8 weeks
Control of Asthma
Change of Asthma Control Test from baseline to 8 weeks. The Asthma Control Test is a 5-item questionnaire that enables the patient to assess his / her own level of exposure to asthma activities, frequency of day and night asthma symptoms, need for rescue medication, and disease control. Patients will be asked to answer the asthma control test, which includes scores associated with the answer to each question, and the total score will be 25 if complete control, 20-24 as partial control, and \<19 as uncontrolled.
8 weeks
Dyspnoea
Change of Medical Research Council Scale results from baseline to 8 weeks. The Medical Research Council Scale (MRCS) is a five-item scale based on various physical activities that produce dyspnea. Here, patients are asked to mark the level of activity that causes dyspnea in themselves. On the scale, 0 describes the best 4 dyspnea and the worst.
8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Lower Extremity Strength and Dynamic Balance
8 weeks
Health Related Quality of Life
8 weeks
Activity of Daily Living
8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Intervention group
EXPERIMENTALA home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for 8 weeks, with a minimum of 3 days per week and one session of this is under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
Control group
ACTIVE COMPARATORA training session about the disease and the correct inhaler use, booklets that include physical activity recommendations.
Interventions
Patients will admit a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for 8 weeks, with a minimum of 3 days per week and one session of this is under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The pulmonary rehabilitation program includes stretching exercises, strengthening exercises for upper and lower extremities, breathing exercises and aerobic exercises (walking). All of these exercises will be equipped with equipment that the patients can easily provide at home. In addition, patients will be provided with a pedometer and exercise diary.
The control group will be given a training session on the course of the disease and the correct inhaler use and will be given booklets on physical activity recommendations. Patients will be given a pedometer and diary.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosed with asthma
- Acceptance of persons to participate in the study
- Being in the 18-65 age range
You may not qualify if:
- Presence of an orthopedic, neurological, systemic disease that prevents the exercise
- Having mental, communicative and behavioral disorders that may cause problems in understanding commands and questions or practicing exercises.
- Exercising 3 or more days a week
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (2)
Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul, Eyüp, Turkey (Türkiye)
Bahçelievler Public Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ayşe Sena Manzak, PhD Student
Bezmialem Vakif University
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Semiramis Özyılmaz, Assoc. Prof.
Bezmialem Vakif University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Research Asisstant, PhD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 10, 2019
First Posted
September 13, 2019
Study Start
February 25, 2019
Primary Completion
November 10, 2019
Study Completion
November 10, 2019
Last Updated
January 9, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-01