Personalized Home Respiratory Rehabilitation Program for Subjects with Systemic Sclerosis with Early Lung Disease

Launched by ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE - HÔPITAUX DE PARIS · Sep 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a special program designed to help people with systemic sclerosis (a serious disease that can affect the lungs) who are experiencing early lung problems. The researchers believe that a personalized home exercise program can improve breathing, increase fitness levels, and help patients stay active. Before fully testing how well this program works, the team wants to first see if it’s practical and beneficial for patients.

To participate in this study, individuals should be between the ages of 65 and 74 and have been diagnosed with systemic sclerosis that meets specific criteria, along with some lung involvement. Participants will have one session with a therapist in a rehabilitation center and then follow a personalized exercise plan at home for three months. The study aims to understand how well patients stick to the program, any challenges they face, and how it affects their quality of life. It's important to note that certain conditions, like severe lung issues or other serious health problems, may exclude someone from joining the trial.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Systemic sclerosis according to ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria
• • Lung involvement, with FCV \> 70% on PFT
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to understand French
• • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• • Arterial pulmonary hypertension \> 35 mmHg and unexplained dyspnoea or arterial pulmonary hypertension \> 40 mmHg
• • Major musculoskeletal impairment incompatible with physical activity
• • other pulmonary disease decreasing FCV
• • Pathological EKG
• • Oxygen saturation at rest or during physical activity \< 90%
• • FCV \< 70%