Extra oxygen boosts exercise in lung disease patients

NCT ID NCT02551068

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether breathing 60% oxygen during an 8-week exercise program helps people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who are taking nintedanib. 78 adults with IPF took part. Researchers measured how long they could exercise on a bike and how far they could walk in 6 minutes. The goal was to see if extra oxygen improves endurance, reduces breathlessness, and enhances quality of life.

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Locations

Laval University

Québec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada
McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0G4, Canada
McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
Queens University

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z1Y6, Canada
UBC Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada
University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, T3M1M4, Canada

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IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS