Simple walk test may predict lung health in cystic fibrosis

NCT ID NCT02538575

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a 6-minute walk test can help predict survival or the need for a lung transplant in adults with cystic fibrosis. Researchers followed 291 patients to see how far they could walk and how their oxygen levels changed. The goal is to find a simple way to spot who might need more intensive care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Cochin, service de pneumologie

    Paris, Paris, 75014, France

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