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To compare the effects of supervised endurance training versus home based exercise plan on functional capacity and fatigue among pulmonary arterial hypertension patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Supervised endurance exercise training + Patient Education | Experimental |
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| Home exercises + Patient Education | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Supervised endurance exercise training + Patient Education | Other | ENDURANCE TRAINING: Treadmill Walking: Frequency: 15 to 20 sessions for 3 to 5 days per week. Intensity: 40% to 60% of HRR Time: 15 Min Type: aerobic training Recumbent Bike: Frequency: 15 to 20 sessions for 3 to 5 days/week. Intensity: 40% to 60% HRR Time: 15 Min Type: aerobic training + Patient Education |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Fatigue Severity Scale | It measures the patient's perception of the influence of fatigue on physical and social functioning through patient's response to nine different question. Scoring is based on likert scale where 1 indicates strong agreement and 7 indicates strong disagreement. A score of 4 or greater is indicative of severe fatigue. | 4 weeks |
| Human Activity Profile | A questionnaire to assess the activity level of patient in rehabilitation with a total no of 94 questions I ascending order based on metabolic demands. For each activity mentioned patient will be asked 1) if they are still doing this activity 2) have stopped doing this activity or never did this activity. HAP generates two scores the maximum activity score MAS and adjusted activity score ASS. Score < 53 is considered as low activity score between 54-73 stands for intermediate activity for high activity score > 74 is required respectively. | 4 weeks |
| 6MWT Distance | Subject walks as fast as they can for 6 mins on a walking track to determine their ability to participate in physical activity.The 6 MWT is scored as the total distance covered in the 6-min duration of the test. it will be measured in meters. | 4 weeks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Muhammad Iqbal Tariq, PhD* | Riphah International University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Lady Reading hospital | Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 25000 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000081029 | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension |
| ID | Term |
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| D006976 | Hypertension, Pulmonary |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010353 | Patient Education as Topic |
| ID | Term |
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| D006266 | Health Education |
| D011314 | Preventive Health Services |
| D006296 | Health Services |
| D005159 | Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services |
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| Home exercises + Patient Education | Other | HOME EXERCISES: CONVENTIONAL Treatment: Walking: Frequency: 2 times/ day Intensity: as tolerated Time: 30 Min Type: aerobic training Stair climbing: Frequency: 1 flight/ day Type: aerobic training + Patient Education |
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