Exercise program aims to boost fitness in rare lung infection

NCT ID NCT06488495

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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 and randomly assign them to start exercise right away or wait 6 weeks. The main goal is to see if exercise increases oxygen uptake during exercise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Exercise program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that a structured exercise program helps people with NTM lung disease breathe better and feel stronger.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 people. Exercise may not improve lung function, and some participants might find it hard to keep up with the program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung disorder Motor Activity pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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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