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Continuous Effect Of Rehabilitation Training On Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients
This multicenter, open label, double-arm study aims at investigating the the continuous effect of long-Term rehabilitation training on clinical improvement(ITTCI) and cardiopulmonary function in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07149935
PhaseNA
Enrollment104
SponsorRenJi Hospital
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Pulmonary Hypertension
About this study
This multicenter, open label, double-arm study aims at investigating the the continuous effect of long-Term rehabilitation training on clinical improvement(ITTCI) and cardiopulmonary function in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients
Interventions
- Other: Rehabilitation Training — The rehabilitation training has two parts: the exercise training at home(5 times per week, as well as the Inspiratory muscle training(once per day) including Respiratory trainer exercise and abdominal breathing training.
Primary outcomes
- 6 minutes walk distance( 6MWD) (every 3 months, until 6 months)
- Improved Time To Clinical Improvement(ITTWI) (every 3 months, until 6months)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients who suffered from pre-capillary PAH (mPAP ≥ 20 mmHg, PVR \> 2 Woods unit, PAWP ≤ 15 mmHg) confirmed by right heart catheterisation.
2. Patients who are in the status of WHO-FC I-III.
3. Patients between 18 and 75 years old
4. Female subjects are not pregnant.
5. Patients are treated with PAH-targeted drugs and are in a stable state and there is no progress of disease).
6. Patients have not received exercise rehabilitation training within six months.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with the following diseases or symptoms:
1. Pulmonary vascular occlusive disease
2. Respiratory diseases
3. Ischaemic heart disease, complex congenital heart disease (e.g., tetralogy of Fallot, etc.), cardiomyopathy, valvular disease
4. Active liver disease
5. Severe kidney disease
6. Motor disorders (e.g. lower limb fracture, ataxia, etc.)
7. Malignant tumour diseases
8. Physical disability
9. Hb ≤ 80g / L
10. Systolic blood pressure ≤85mmHg
11. History of syncope within 3 months
12. History of supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmia at rest within 3 months.
Study locations
- Renji Hospital, Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality 210007 China
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.