CFDB - Cystic Fibrosis DataBase

primary studies published RCT

Effect of supplemental oxygen on supramaximal exercise performance and recovery in cystic fibrosis.

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;