Teens with rare lung disease may walk more with phone-based coaching
NCT ID NCT06549452
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile health program can help adolescents with pulmonary arterial hypertension increase their daily step counts. About 50 teens aged 10-21 will use a Fitbit and receive coaching to boost activity over 12 weeks. The goal is to improve exercise and quality of life.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents between ages 10-21 years. * Diagnosed with WHO Group 1 PAH or WHO Group 4 PH (CTEPH) * WHO functional class I-III * Stable PAH-specific medication regimen for three months prior to enrollment. Subjects with only a single diuretic adjustment in the prior three months will be included. Adjustments in IV prostacyclin for side effect management are allowed. Exclusion Criteria: * Prohibited from normal activity due to wheelchair bound status, bed bound status, reliance on a cane/walker, activity-limiting angina, activity-limiting osteoarthritis, or other condition that limits activity. * Pregnancy * Diagnosis of PAH etiology other than idiopathic, heritable, or associated. * Functional class IV heart failure * Requirement of \> 2 diuretic adjustment in the prior three months. * Preferred form of activity is not measured by an activity tracker (swimming, yoga, ice skating, stair master, or activities on wheels such as bicycling or rollerblading). * Involved in any other investigational intervention.
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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