Video Telehealth Exercise Training in Cystic Fibrosis
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to begin an exercise program for patients with a cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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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.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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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.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Feasibility and acceptability [6 months]
Feasibility and acceptability will include patients willingness to participate
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
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
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Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | Alabama | United States | 35233 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Stefanie Krick, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- IRB-300006495