An interventional study of Exercise in Cystic Fibrosis, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 19 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-02.
Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
The purpose of this research study is to begin an exercise program for patients with a cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation.
The study will enroll 25 patients with CF during an introduction visit and initiate an ambulatory 1) tailored exercise regimen and 2) behavior change techniques focused on adherence and sustainability of exercise. The intervention will be delivered via a data-enabled smartphone with video capabilities facilitating live and interactive two-way video-conferencing using a HIPAA compliant app. Participants will receive supervised exercise paired with coaching on behavior change techniques over 12 weeks in 3 weekly 1-hour sessions, and will have monthly phone follow-ups and clinic follow-ups at 3 and 6 months.
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Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis 18 years old and older clinically stable with no exacerbation within 6 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
any comorbidity that precludes exercise
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patients will receive a tailored exercise regimen and behavior change techniques focused on adherence to the exercise program. These will be delivered by using a video platform, much liker telehealth clinic appointments. These telehealth visits will be over a 12-week period, occur 3 times a week, and last for 1 hour each.
Other: Exercise
supervised exercise paired with coaching on behavior change techniques over 12 weeks (3 weekly sessions) and will have monthly phone follow-ups and clinic follow-ups after 3 and 6 months.
Also known as: Behavior Change Coaching
Feasibility and acceptability
Feasibility and acceptability will include patients willingness to participate
Time frame: 6 months
Plan to share: No
This study is completed, as verified in Jan 2026. You cannot join it, but the record below documents what was studied.
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