Trial comparing treatments for Asthma
Official title Aerobic Training Versus Behavioral Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Patients With Asthma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05364632
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To compare the effects of aerobic training and behavioural intervention to increase physical activity in the clinical control of asthma and in the quality of life of patients with asthma.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Participants not physically active;
- Uncontrolled asthma (ACQ\>1,5);
- Diagnosis of asthma based on the recommendations of the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA 2020);
- Be under outpatient follow-up at the Pulmonology or Immunology service of the University of Sao Paulo General Hospital;
- Be under outpatient medical treatment for at least six months, with a stable clinical condition for at least 30 days;
You likely can't join if
- Participation in another research protocol;
- Difficulty in understanding any of the questionnaires used;
- Practitioners of regular physical activity;
- Pregnancy and psychiatric problems that make it difficult to understand the questionnaires and the study protocol;
- Presence of another chronic lung, neurological or musculoskeletal disease that hinders or prevents physical activity;
- Patients who are smokers or ex-smokers (who have quit smoking for less than 1 year or who have smoked more than 15 pack-years).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants not physically active;
- Uncontrolled asthma (ACQ\>1,5);
- Diagnosis of asthma based on the recommendations of the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA 2020);
- Be under outpatient follow-up at the Pulmonology or Immunology service of the University of Sao Paulo General Hospital;
- Be under outpatient medical treatment for at least six months, with a stable clinical condition for at least 30 days;
- Being using optimized drug therapy for asthma.
- Participation in another research protocol;
- Difficulty in understanding any of the questionnaires used;
- Practitioners of regular physical activity;
- Pregnancy and psychiatric problems that make it difficult to understand the questionnaires and the study protocol;
- Presence of another chronic lung, neurological or musculoskeletal disease that hinders or prevents physical activity;
- Patients who are smokers or ex-smokers (who have quit smoking for less than 1 year or who have smoked more than 15 pack-years).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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