e-Health Program to Prevent Exacerbations in the Cystic Fibrosis Population

Last updated: February 11, 2025
Sponsor: University of Valencia
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cystic Fibrosis

Lung Disease

Scar Tissue

Treatment

Exercise plus Monitoring Group (TG-2)

Exercise Group (CG-1)

Exercise plus monitoring and follow-up group (TGF-3)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06313827
UV-INV_3165929
  • Ages > 6
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to analyse the impact of a telematic assessment and monitoring protocol in people with cystic fibrosis, in order to identify exacerbations early, thus preventing loss of lung function and maintaining quality of life.

Participants will be assigned to one of 3 study groups:

Control group (CG-1): will receive their usual physiotherapy treatment; Treatment group (TG-2): will receive their usual physiotherapy treatment, plus explanation of the use of the monitoring equipment; Treatment and follow-up group (TGF-3): will receive their usual physiotherapy treatment, plus explanation of the use of the monitoring equipment, plus telematic control of exacerbations with feedback from the physiotherapist.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed cystic fibrosis

  • Family access to an internet-enabled device

  • Camera and microphone

  • Absence of exacerbations in the last 30 days

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with lung transplant or on the waiting list for lung transplantation

  • Previous eye surgery (3 months)

  • Hemothorax

  • Active infection or inflammatory process

  • Tumors

  • Cognitive problems that make it impossible for them to use telematic devices.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Exercise plus Monitoring Group (TG-2)
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • Instalaciones de la Universitat de Valencia

    Valencia, 46010
    Spain

    Active - Recruiting

  • Universitat de Valencia

    Valencia, 46010
    Spain

    Site Not Available

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