Lupus Patients' exercise response under the microscope
NCT ID NCT05478018
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a 12-week program of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) affects fitness and fatigue in 55 people with lupus. Researchers wanted to understand if certain immune system signals (interferons) change how the body adapts to exercise. Participants were randomly assigned to supervised exercise or usual care, and their aerobic capacity and fatigue levels were measured.
What this could mean
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Active substance
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - supervised aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better exercise programs tailored for people with lupus to improve fitness and reduce fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (55 participants) that looks at biological responses, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all lupus patients.
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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.
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Locations
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Center for Physical Activity Research
Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark