Arm and leg combo may help lung patients train longer

NCT ID NCT06467227

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: West Park Healthcare Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether adding arm exercise to leg cycling helps healthy people exercise longer. Ten healthy volunteers did cycling endurance tests with legs only and with arms plus legs. The goal was to see if the combined approach could be endured longer, which might later help people with lung disease who have trouble exercising due to shortness of breath.

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Active substance: exercise using legs and arms
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could point toward better exercise programs for people with lung disease who struggle to train due to breathlessness.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study in healthy individuals only. Results may not apply to people with chronic disease, and the strategy might not improve outcomes in real-world settings.

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Westpark Health Care Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M6M 2J5, Canada

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