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Could racket sports boost lung rehab? small study tests feasibility

NCT ID NCT07430943

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mona Lichtblau Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 12 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any sex or gender * Age \>18 years * Prescribed APR by a physician and currently participating in APR at the USZ * Physically and psychologically capable of following instructions and standing/walking for up to one hour (short, seated breaks are allowed if needed) Exclusion Criteria: * Require supplemental oxygen therapy that cannot be delivered via a portable backpack system (e.g., large oxygen cylinders on wheels, which pose a fall risk) * Are unable to follow study procedures due to language barriers, psychological conditions, or orthopaedic limitations that prevent them from standing or walking for up to one hour * Require walking aids due to impaired balance (e.g., walking sticks, rollator, etc.)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Motor Activity pulmonary hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Exercise therapy Physical activities Pulmonary rehabilitation

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Consultant Clinic of Pulmonology, University Hospital of Zurich

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

  • Consultant Clinic of Pulmonology, University Hospital of Zurich

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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