Exercise study aims to boost fitness in rare lung infection patients

NCT ID NCT06488495

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-week exercise program can improve fitness and quality of life in people with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD), a chronic lung infection. Researchers will enroll 50 adults aged 40-80 who have respiratory symptoms and a positive NTM culture. Participants are randomly assigned to start exercise right away or wait 6 weeks, and the main goal is to measure changes in oxygen uptake (VO2max).

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine Division of Pulmonology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

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