Simple exercises may boost lung power in kids with cystic fibrosis
NCT ID NCT07508904
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether upper and lower limb exercises can improve muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and lung function in children aged 6-18 with cystic fibrosis. Participants will do arm or leg cycling exercises. Researchers will measure changes in walking distance, lung function, and muscle strength. The goal is to see if targeted limb training offers extra benefits beyond standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Arm and leg cycle ergometry exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple limb exercises help children with cystic fibrosis breathe easier and get stronger.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all children with CF. Exercise may not lead to major improvements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gulab Devi Chest Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, 547000, Pakistan
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