Ambulatory Oxygen Therapy for Individuals With Mild-to-moderate Interstitial Lung Disease

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alberta · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators plan to conduct a study to find out if giving portable oxygen therapy (during physical activity) to patients with interstitial lung disease will improve quality of life, exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, and blood vessel function. Oxygen will be provided for a period of 8 weeks. Additionally, the investigators plan to investigate if it is helpful to deliver individualized …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with fibrotic ILD (all sub-groups of ILD) who have normal oxygen saturation at rest (SpO2 \> 90%) but develop exertional hypoxemia as demonstrated by a SpO2 = 80-89% with activity (measured during 6MWT). Exclusion Criteria: * Use of home oxygen therapy within the…
Contacts

Matt Rieger, PhD

7804928027

mrieger@ualberta.ca

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Desi Fuhr, MSc

780.492.1121

fuhr@ualberta.ca

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