Extra oxygen may boost exercise in lung disease patients
NCT ID NCT02551068
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether breathing 60% oxygen during exercise helps people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who are taking nintedanib. 78 participants exercised on a bike or walked while getting either high oxygen or standard care. The goal was to see if they could exercise longer and feel less breathless after 8 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
60% oxygen
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to help IPF patients exercise longer and feel less breathless.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 78 participants. The results may not apply to all IPF patients, and the benefit may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Laval University
Québec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada
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McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0G4, Canada
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McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
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Queens University
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
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St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z1Y6, Canada
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UBC Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T3M1M4, Canada