Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Salt Chambers on Functional Efficiency, Respiratory Parameters, and Blood Rheology in Elderly With Respiratory Diseases.

Launched by UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, KRAKOW, POLAND · Apr 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a special rehabilitation program in the underground salt chambers of the 'Wieliczka' Salt Mine might help elderly people with respiratory diseases. The researchers want to see if spending time in this unique environment can improve how well these individuals breathe, their overall physical abilities, and even how their blood flows.

To join the study, participants need to be 65 years or older and have chronic respiratory conditions that are stable, meaning they aren’t having any serious flare-ups. They also need to be able to provide written consent to take part. Participants can expect to engage in rehabilitation activities while benefiting from the therapeutic environment of the salt mine. It's important to note that those with certain health issues or who cannot participate in physical activity will not be eligible for the study. Overall, this trial aims to explore a potentially helpful treatment for older adults struggling with breathing difficulties.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • people aged 65 and older with chronic respiratory diseases in a stable period of the disease (without exacerbations), qualified to participate in a rehabilitation and treatment stay in the underground Health Resort 'Wieliczka' Salt Mine in Wieliczka,
• • patients who gave informed, written consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • patients with contraindications to subterraneotherapy and physical exercise,
• • lack of written consent to participate in the study,
• • deterioration of health during the implementation of the program.