Oxygen not needed? new study tests exercise limits in lung disease

NCT ID NCT06385301

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether people with chronic lung disease can walk just as far without extra oxygen as they can with it. 40 adults with lung conditions that cause low oxygen during exercise completed a 6-minute walk test both with and without supplemental oxygen. The goal was to see if skipping oxygen during exercise is a safe and effective option.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Zürich

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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