CFDB - Cystic Fibrosis DataBase

primary studies published RCT

Starch digestion in young children with cystic fibrosis measured using a 13C breath test.

Study design (if review, criteria of inclusion for studies)

Randomized controlled cross-over trial, single center. Single blind (participants).

Participants

17 people with CF, mean age 25 years, 9 male and 8 female. 17 people in control group, mean age 25 years, 10 male and 7 female. States each participant performed exercise before and after O2.

Interventions

2 consecutive supramaximal exercise tests with recovery FiO2 0.21 or 0.30, then repeat exercise.

Outcome measures

VO2max, HR, VE, SaO2, peak work, exercise time, AT, subsequent work performance.

Keywords: Adult; exercise; non pharmacological intervention - devices OR physiotherapy; Oxygen; Supplementation; Chest physiotherapy;