One-Leg workout may help lung disease patients breathe easier

NCT ID NCT03752892

First seen Dec 12, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether exercising one leg at a time helps people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) exercise longer than the standard two-legged workout. IPF makes it hard to breathe during exercise, so training one leg reduces the breathing demand and may allow a better workout. The study involves 50 adults with stable IPF who are already in a pulmonary rehab program.

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Locations

  • West Park Healthcare Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M6M 2J5, Canada

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