The Impact of Exercise-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Faisal G. Alenazi, Ahmed A. Alenizi, Majed A. Alsahali, Ahmed A. Alanazi, Abdulaziz S. Alaws, Sultan H. Alhussini, Eman M. Alanizi, Fahad R. Alharbi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13681735

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt9jkh

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the impact of exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation on functional capacity in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Methods: A total of 100 patients with ILD were randomized into an intervention group (n=50) receiving a 12-week exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation program or a control group (n=50) receiving usual care. Primary outcomes included the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) distance. Secondary outcomes included quality of life (SGRQ) and dyspnea severity (mMRC).
Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in 6MWT distance (370 ± 55 meters vs. 325 ± 50 meters, p < 0.01), SGRQ scores (48.2 ± 10.6 vs. 58.0 ± 13.0, p < 0.01), and mMRC dyspnea scores (1.7 ± 0.7 vs. 2.6 ± 1.0, p < 0.01) compared to the control group. These improvements were sustained over 12 weeks.
Conclusion: Exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation significantly enhances functional capacity, quality of life, and reduces dyspnea in patients with ILD. These findings support incorporating structured exercise programs into standard ILD management.

Keywords: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Functional Capacity, Quality of Life, Dyspnea, Randomized Controlled Trial

Paper Id: 231114

Published On: 2020-05-05

Published In: Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2020

Cite This: The Impact of Exercise-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Faisal G. Alenazi, Ahmed A. Alenizi, Majed A. Alsahali, Ahmed A. Alanazi, Abdulaziz S. Alaws, Sultan H. Alhussini, Eman M. Alanizi, Fahad R. Alharbi - IJIRMPS Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2020. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13681735

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