Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Abstract Background In people with cystic fibrosis (CF), higher exercise capacity is associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL), reduced risk of hospitalisation for a respiratory infection and survival. Therefore, optimisation of exercise capacity is an important treatment goal. T...
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doaj-2e30e62b9bf24eb594858599499812bc2020-11-25T01:36:19ZengBMCBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2052-18472018-11-011011810.1186/s13102-018-0108-2Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trialAbbey Sawyer0Vinicius Cavalheri1Sue Jenkins2Jamie Wood3Nola Cecins4Bhajan Singh5Kylie Hill6School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin UniversitySchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin UniversitySchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin UniversitySchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin UniversityPhysiotherapy Department, Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalDepartment of Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin UniversityAbstract Background In people with cystic fibrosis (CF), higher exercise capacity is associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL), reduced risk of hospitalisation for a respiratory infection and survival. Therefore, optimisation of exercise capacity is an important treatment goal. The Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines recommend that people with CF complete 30 to 60 min of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on most days of the week. This recommendation can be difficult to achieve by people with CF because of time constraints, and intolerable breathlessness and muscle fatigue during continuous exercise. In contrast, a low-volume, high intensity interval training (HIIT) program may be a more achievable and efficient training method to improve exercise capacity in people with CF. Methods A randomised controlled trial will be undertaken. Forty people with CF (aged ≥15 years) will be randomly allocated, on a 1:1 ratio, to either the experimental or control group. Regardless of their group allocation, all participants will be asked to continue with their usual daily treatment for the study duration. Those in the experimental group will complete 8 weeks of thrice weekly HIIT on a cycle ergometer. Those in the control group will receive weekly contact with the investigators. The primary outcome of this study is exercise capacity. Secondary outcomes are HRQoL, exercise self-efficacy, feelings of anxiety, depression and enjoyment. These outcomes will be recorded at baseline (i.e. prior to randomisation) and following the 8-week intervention period. The study will also report other outcomes of the HIIT program (cardiovascular responses, symptom response, post-exercise muscle soreness and tolerance) and behaviour change techniques such as reinforcement, feedback and goal setting, used during the HIIT program. Discussion This study will determine the effects of 8-weeks of supervised, low-volume HIIT, completed on a cycle ergometer on measures of exercise capacity, HRQoL, exercise self-efficacy, feelings of anxiety, depression and enjoyment. If effective, this type of training could be an attractive alternative to traditional continuous training because it may be more achievable and time efficient. Trial registration Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR):12617001271392 (04/09/2017).http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-018-0108-2Cystic fibrosisExerciseHigh intensity interval training |
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Abbey Sawyer Vinicius Cavalheri Sue Jenkins Jamie Wood Nola Cecins Bhajan Singh Kylie Hill Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Cystic fibrosis Exercise High intensity interval training |
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Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial |
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Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial |
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Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial |
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Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial |
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Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial |
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effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial |
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Abstract Background In people with cystic fibrosis (CF), higher exercise capacity is associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL), reduced risk of hospitalisation for a respiratory infection and survival. Therefore, optimisation of exercise capacity is an important treatment goal. The Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines recommend that people with CF complete 30 to 60 min of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on most days of the week. This recommendation can be difficult to achieve by people with CF because of time constraints, and intolerable breathlessness and muscle fatigue during continuous exercise. In contrast, a low-volume, high intensity interval training (HIIT) program may be a more achievable and efficient training method to improve exercise capacity in people with CF. Methods A randomised controlled trial will be undertaken. Forty people with CF (aged ≥15 years) will be randomly allocated, on a 1:1 ratio, to either the experimental or control group. Regardless of their group allocation, all participants will be asked to continue with their usual daily treatment for the study duration. Those in the experimental group will complete 8 weeks of thrice weekly HIIT on a cycle ergometer. Those in the control group will receive weekly contact with the investigators. The primary outcome of this study is exercise capacity. Secondary outcomes are HRQoL, exercise self-efficacy, feelings of anxiety, depression and enjoyment. These outcomes will be recorded at baseline (i.e. prior to randomisation) and following the 8-week intervention period. The study will also report other outcomes of the HIIT program (cardiovascular responses, symptom response, post-exercise muscle soreness and tolerance) and behaviour change techniques such as reinforcement, feedback and goal setting, used during the HIIT program. Discussion This study will determine the effects of 8-weeks of supervised, low-volume HIIT, completed on a cycle ergometer on measures of exercise capacity, HRQoL, exercise self-efficacy, feelings of anxiety, depression and enjoyment. If effective, this type of training could be an attractive alternative to traditional continuous training because it may be more achievable and time efficient. Trial registration Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR):12617001271392 (04/09/2017). |
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