Could racket sports boost lung rehab? small study tests feasibility
NCT ID NCT07430943
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether Street Racket, a simple racket sport, can be added to standard pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic lung disease. Twelve participants will play Street Racket every two weeks during their rehab program. Researchers will measure how acceptable, appropriate, and feasible the activity is using questionnaires and attendance records.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Street Racket (a racket sport activity)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that fun, social racket sports are a practical addition to standard lung rehab programs, potentially improving exercise enjoyment and adherence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 12 participants and no comparison group. It cannot prove any health benefits, only whether the activity is acceptable and practical.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Consultant Clinic of Pulmonology, University Hospital of Zurich
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGZurich, 8091, Switzerland
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Consultant Clinic of Pulmonology, University Hospital of Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, 8091, Switzerland
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