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Effects of a Partially Supervised Conditioning Program in Cystic Fibrosis: An International Multicenter, Randomized

Helge Hebestreit¹, Susi Kriemler², Christian Schindler³

¹Paediatric Department, University Hospitals Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.

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Summary

Vigorous physical activity (PA) in cystic fibrosis patients increased exercise capacity but did not improve lung function (FEV1). The control group, maintaining usual activity, showed better FEV1 outcomes over six months.

Keywords:

cystic fibrosis exercise capacity exercise program physical activity randomized controlled trial

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Area of Science:

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Exercise Physiology

Background:

Long-term effects of vigorous physical activity (PA) on lung function in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients remain unclear.
Assessing the impact of supervised PA interventions is crucial for managing CF.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effects of a 12-month partially supervised, vigorous PA intervention on lung function and other health outcomes in CF patients.
To investigate the role of motivational feedback in adherence to PA recommendations.

Main Methods:

A parallel-arm, multicenter randomized controlled trial (ACTIVATE-CF) involving relatively inactive CF patients aged 12 years and older.
Intervention group: 3 hours/week of vigorous PA with motivational feedback. Control group: maintained usual PA.
Primary endpoint: change in percent predicted FEV1 (ΔFEV1) at 6 months. Secondary endpoints included PA levels, exercise capacity, and clinical outcomes.

Main Results:

117 patients were randomized. The intervention group showed increased vigorous PA and exercise capacity at 6 and 12 months.
However, ΔFEV1 was significantly higher in the control group compared to the intervention group at 6 months (2.70% predicted; P=0.04).
No significant effects were observed on other secondary outcomes like exacerbation rates or quality of life.

Conclusions:

The ACTIVATE-CF intervention successfully increased vigorous PA and exercise capacity in CF patients, with sustained effects.
Despite increased PA, the intervention did not lead to improved lung function (FEV1) compared to the control group.
Further research is needed to understand the complex relationship between vigorous PA and lung health in cystic fibrosis.