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A Home-based Physical Activity Programme for Patients With Advanced Interstitial Lung Diseases (iLiFE) (iLiFE)

Primary Purpose

Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Portugal
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Home-based physical activity programme
Usual care
Sponsored by
Aveiro University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD) focused on measuring Physical activity, Home-based, Interstitial lung diseases, Lifestyle

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • clinical diagnosis of a interstitial lung disease
  • clinically stable in the previous month
  • ≥ 18 years old
  • Living at home, assisted-home or at familiar home.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cognitive impairments
  • inability to understand and co-operate
  • history of neoplasic /immunologic disease or acute cardiac condition or a significant cardiac, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular or psychiatric condition
  • Participating in pulmonary rehabilitation or have participated in last 6 months.

Sites / Locations

  • University of AveiroRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Home-based physical activity group

Control group

Arm Description

The experimental group will receive the iLiFE.

The control group will receive a leaflet with exercises and PA recommendations.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Physical activity levels (steps/day) at 12-weeks
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the number of steps/day.
Change in Physical activity levels (steps/day) at 3 months
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the number of steps/day.
Change in Physical activity levels (steps/day) at 6 months
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the number of steps/day.
Change in physical activity levels (time spent in sedentary, light, lifestyle, moderate and vigorous physical activities)
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the daily energy expenditure during one week.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in health-related quality of life - The King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease (KBILD) questionnaire.
The King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease (KBILD) will be used to assess health related quality-of-life. The SGRQ is a comprehensive well-established 50-item questionnaire to measure health status in patients with ILD. Scores can be provided for each domain (symptoms, activities and impact) and as a total score, ranging from 0 (no impairment) to 100 (worst possible health status).
Change in symptom's impact in patients' life
COPD Assessment Test (CAT) will be used to assess burdensome symptoms in patients' life with 8 items (cough, sputum, dyspnoea, chest tightness, capacity of exercise and home daily activities, confidence leaving home, sleep and energy levels). The scores range from 0-40, organised in 4 categories, namely <10 low impact, 10-20 medium, 21-30 high and >30 very high impact, with 5 representing the upper limit of normal in healthy non-smokers.
Change in self-reported dyspnoea
Patients' self-reported level of dyspnoea will be collected at rest, using the modified Borg scale. It is a 10-point scale, rated from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no breathing difficulties, and 10 maximal breathing difficulty.
Change in quadriceps muscle strength
Quadriceps muscle strength will be measured using a handheld dynamometer (kilogram/force).
Change in handgrip strength
Handgrip strength will be measured with a dynamometer (kg).
Change in functional status (1-minute sit-to-stand test)
Participants' functional status will be assessed with the 1-minute sit-to-stand test, which consists in counting the time (seconds) to raise from a chair, walk 3 meters at a comfortable pace, turn, walking back and seat on the chair. Lower time indicates better performance.
Change in exercise tolerance
Patients' exercise capacity will be assessed using the Chester step test, since it is feasible to apply at patients' home.
Change in emotional state
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale will be used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is a 14-item questionnaire that can be subdivided in two subscales: anxiety and depression. Scores are provided for each subscale and range from 0 to 21, with higher scores meaning more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Change in the impact of breathlessness on activities of daily living
London Chest Activity of Daily Living will be used to assess the impact of breathlessness on activities of daily living (ADL). It is a 15-item questionnaire, subdivided in four domains: self-care, domestic, physical and leisure. A sub-total was calculated for each domain and a total score is formed by the sum of the four components' sub-totals, with high scores indicating a greater limitation to ADL.
Change in self-reported fatigue
Patients' self-reported level of fatigue will be collected at rest, using the modified Borg scale. It is a 10-point scale, rated from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no fatigue perception, and 10 maximal fatigue perception.
Change in cough and sputum symptoms
The Cough and Sputum Assessment Questionnaire (CASA-Q) will be used to assess cough and sputum symptoms, based on their reported frequency and severity, and their impact on daily activities. It is a 20-item questionnaire containing 4 domains: cough symptoms, cough impact, sputum symptoms and sputum impact. All items are rescored and summed, achieving a score ranging from 0 to 100 for each domain, with higher scores indicating fewer symptoms or less cough and sputum impact.
Change in frequency of exacerbations
Number of exacerbations in the previous year.
Change in healthcare utilization (number of participants that visits emergency department)
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through the number of participants that visit emergency department, in the previous year.
Change in functional dyspnoea
Medical Research Council scale will be used to assess functional dyspnoea related to respiratory impairment. It is a 5-point scale, rated from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater breathlessness severity.
Change in functional status (physical performance test)
The physical performance test will be used to assess the overall functionality and evaluates multiple domains of physical function using tasks that simulate activities of daily living. This measure has 9-items with a total score of 36 points, with higher scores indicating better performance.
Change in fatigue
The Functional assessment of chronic illness therapy - fatigue subscale will be used to assess fatigue levels. It is multi-dimensional 13-item questionnaire assessing tiredness, weakness and difficulty in handling daily activities due to fatigue. Scores range from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating less fatigue.
Change in healthcare utilization (number of visits of each participant)
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through the number of visits of each participant in the previous year.
Change in healthcare utilization (number of hospital admissions)
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through the number of hospital admissions in the previous year.
Change in healthcare utilization (duration of hospital admissions)
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through duration of hospital admissions in the previous year.

Full Information

First Posted
December 20, 2019
Last Updated
July 26, 2022
Sponsor
Aveiro University
Collaborators
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04224233
Brief Title
A Home-based Physical Activity Programme for Patients With Advanced Interstitial Lung Diseases (iLiFE)
Acronym
iLiFE
Official Title
iLiFE: a Home-based Physical Activity Programme for Patients With Advanced Interstitial Lung Diseases
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
October 1, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Aveiro University
Collaborators
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are a highly incapacitating group of chronic respiratory diseases, leading to disabling symptoms and impaired capacity to perform activities of daily living and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). It is known that people with ILD are highly inactive and sedentary, and in a severe stage of the disease, these people spend most of the time at home, increasing dependency on others, and decrease HRQoL. Physical activity is a cost-effective intervention, which increases the HRQoL, exercise capacity and ability to perform activities of daily living in people with chronic respiratory diseases. However, few home-based physical activity programmes are available, especially in people with ILD. Thus, it is urgent to develop innovative models of PA, closer to patients and adjusted to the patients' routines, to engage and change patients' physical activity levels, enhancing HRQoL. iLiFE might be promising as it focuses on establishing new behaviours, within selected contexts to stimulate home-based PA. Therefore, iLiFE will be developed, implemented and evaluated in people with ILD.
Detailed Description
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) comprise the most highly incapacitating group of chronic respiratory diseases, with significant morbidity and high mortality. Physical activity (PA) improves HRQoL, exercise capacity and performance of activities of daily living, control the symptoms and prevent the development of further comorbidities in people with chronic respiratory diseases. However, people with ILD are highly inactive and sedentary and, as the disease progresses, these people spend most of time at home and adhere poorly to interventions, which worsens HRQoL, intensifies clinical decline and increases dependency on others. Home-based PA programmes, integrated in patients' daily routines, may increase PA levels. Lifestyle Integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) is a home-based PA programme, which integrates training into daily routines. This programme has shown to be effective in healthy older, however its effectiveness in people with a chronic respiratory disease population is unknown. Therefore, this study will develop and implement a home-based PA programme, based on LiFE, in patients with advanced ILD and assess its impacts on PA levels, HRQoL and other health-related domains. The PRIMARY AIM of this study is to assess the effects (short- and mid-term) of a home-based PA programme, based on the LiFE programme, on PA levels and HRQoL of patients with ILD, through a randomised controlled trial (RCT). Secondary aims are to: establish the feasibility of iLiFE and adherence to the intervention; explore the short- and mid-term effects of the iLiFE on the impact of the disease on patients' life, symptoms, exercise tolerance, muscular strength, balance, and emotional status of patients with ILD; assess the cost-benefit of the iLiFE on unscheduled healthcare resources utilisation, length of hospitalisation and number of respiratory infections. To accomplish these aims, a feasibility study and a RCT will be conducted. iLiFE will be individually tailored to address each person's motivations and capacities, within the home context, to ensure the development and implementation of an innovative home-based PA intervention. Thus, it is expected that iLiFE will improve the PA levels of patients with ILD, enhancing HRQoL. Ultimately, this innovative research will potentially reduce health-care utilisation and costs, and finally, guide clinical and research practice, as well as policy decision makers, at a national and international level. Task 1: Literature review To inform the design of the intervention, the investigators will conduct a systematic review on home-based PA interventions in patients with chronic respiratory diseases according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Task 2: iLiFE-Feasibility study A mix-methods feasibility study will be conducted to inform the recruitment procedures and components of iLiFE. Sample size will be determined by the qualitative data saturation. The investigators will use a maximum variation strategy to guide recruitment. Ethical approval will be obtained, and data protection will be ensured by following the European regulation. Eligible patients will be identified by general practitioners or by pulmonologists, who will provide a brief explanation about the study and inform the researcher about interest participants. Then, those interested will be contacted and informed consent obtained. Participants will be eligible if are: i) ≥18 years; ii) diagnosed with stable ILD, in an advanced stage, as determined by referred doctor; iii) living at home. Participants will be excluded if: i) have a history of acute cardiac/respiratory condition on the previous month, and ii) present signs of cognitive impairment or significant cardiovascular, neurological and/or musculoskeletal disease, which may limit participation. Data will be collected (approximately 1h) at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme beginning) and 12-weeks (immediately after the programme). The researcher will collect: Sociodemographic/anthropometric and general clinical data (e.g., smoking habits, number of exacerbations, healthcare utilisation, and hospitalisation): structured questionnaire; PA (steps per day): accelerometry; HRQoL: St. George Respiratory Questionnaire; Impact of the disease on patients' life: COPD Assessment Test (CAT); Dyspnoea: Modified Medical Research Council questionnaire (mMRC) and modified Borg scale; Peripheral muscle strength: Handheld dynamometry and handgrip; Functional capacity: Time Up and Go test; Brief-Balance Evaluation Systems Test and Physical Performance Test; Exercise tolerance: Chester step test; Emotional status: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; Activities of daily living: London Chest Activity of Daily Living; Self-perception of performance in everyday living: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM); Fatigue: Borg modified scale and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale; Cough and sputum: Cough and Sputum Assessment questionnaire; Occurrence of adverse events and adherence to the interventions. Accelerometers will be used for 1-week (8h/day) before and after the 12-weeks. The COPM will be used to develop the individualised programme for each patient based on participants' goals. Individual semi-structured interviews will be conducted, before and after the programme, to inform about patients' preferences, perspectives, barriers and facilitators for programme participation. iLiFE will be conducted for 12 weeks in participants' homes and will include everyday tasks to train endurance, balance, flexibility and strength. Activities will include: 1) walking and/or stair climbing to improve endurance; 2) functional-based incorporated in activities of daily living, to improve balance (work at the kitchen while standing on one leg), flexibility (stretch the upper limb when watching TV) and muscle strength (squatting instead of bending at the waist to close a drawer or to pick things up from the floor). Intensity of training will be adjusted to perceived exertion confirmed by heart rate and oxygen saturation levels. PA programme will be individualised and based on the results of the assessment. At the start of the program, the physiotherapist will be present at all sessions, but these face-to-face visits will decrease over time using the following schedule: Weeks 1-4: 3 face-to-face sessions/week; Weeks 5-8: 2 face-to-face sessions/week and a weekly phone call; Weeks 9-11: 1 face-to-face session/week and a weekly phone call; Week 12: 2 phone calls. Face-to-face sessions aim to adapt activities to everyday tasks, increase frequency and/or intensity, monitor progress, clarify doubts, motivate higher daily energy expenditure and manage expectations. Phone-calls aim to clarify doubts and to monitor patients' motivation/evolution, following a motivational interview. Patients will also receive a personalised manual (iLiFE manual) with activities to do in everyday tasks. Task 3: iLiFE randomised controlled trial Based on the findings of the literature review and feasibility study, the intervention will be refined. A sample size calculation was computed for the primary outcome measure (daily steps). Based on a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation study conducted in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it is anticipated that 42 participants in each group (total=84) will be needed to detect a between-group difference of 520 steps/day (power=80%, α=0.05, 2-tailed), assuming a strong correlation among paired measures (r=0.70). Since in respiratory interventions dropout rates are around 20%, 100 participants will be needed. Patients will be randomised into experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). The EG will receive the iLiFE programme described in task 2 and, the CG will receive a leaflet with exercise and PA recommendations. Data will be collected as described in task 2, however, follow-up assessments will be conducted at 3 and 6 months after iLiFE, to assess short- and mid-term results. In this task, all assessments will be performed by a second researcher blinded to the intervention.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Keywords
Physical activity, Home-based, Interstitial lung diseases, Lifestyle

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Intervention model
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Masking Description
Single blind
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
100 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Home-based physical activity group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The experimental group will receive the iLiFE.
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The control group will receive a leaflet with exercises and PA recommendations.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Home-based physical activity programme
Intervention Description
iLiFE is a 12-week individualised programme, adapted to the participants' needs and preferences. This programme will be conducted in participants' home and include everyday tasks to train endurance, balance, flexibility and strength. The intervention incudes face-to-face sessions and phone calls. Face-to-face sessions aim to adapt activities to everyday tasks, increase frequency and/or intensity, monitor progress, clarify doubts, motivate higher daily energy expenditure and manage expectations. Phone-calls aim to clarify doubts and to monitor patients' motivation/evolution, following a motivational interview. At the start of the program, the physiotherapist will be present at all sessions, but these face-to-face visits will decrease over time. Patients will also receive a personalised manual (iLiFE manual) with activities to do in their everyday tasks.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Usual care
Intervention Description
Participants will receive a leaflet with exercises and PA recommendations.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Physical activity levels (steps/day) at 12-weeks
Description
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the number of steps/day.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline and 12-week (immediately after iLiFE)
Title
Change in Physical activity levels (steps/day) at 3 months
Description
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the number of steps/day.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline and 3 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in Physical activity levels (steps/day) at 6 months
Description
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the number of steps/day.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in physical activity levels (time spent in sedentary, light, lifestyle, moderate and vigorous physical activities)
Description
Accelerometer-based activity monitors. Physical activity levels will be collected with the activity monitors GT3X+ (ActiGraph) to measure the daily energy expenditure during one week.
Time Frame
Multiple time points through study completion - immediately after iLiFE, and up to 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in health-related quality of life - The King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease (KBILD) questionnaire.
Description
The King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease (KBILD) will be used to assess health related quality-of-life. The SGRQ is a comprehensive well-established 50-item questionnaire to measure health status in patients with ILD. Scores can be provided for each domain (symptoms, activities and impact) and as a total score, ranging from 0 (no impairment) to 100 (worst possible health status).
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 12-week (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in symptom's impact in patients' life
Description
COPD Assessment Test (CAT) will be used to assess burdensome symptoms in patients' life with 8 items (cough, sputum, dyspnoea, chest tightness, capacity of exercise and home daily activities, confidence leaving home, sleep and energy levels). The scores range from 0-40, organised in 4 categories, namely <10 low impact, 10-20 medium, 21-30 high and >30 very high impact, with 5 representing the upper limit of normal in healthy non-smokers.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in self-reported dyspnoea
Description
Patients' self-reported level of dyspnoea will be collected at rest, using the modified Borg scale. It is a 10-point scale, rated from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no breathing difficulties, and 10 maximal breathing difficulty.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in quadriceps muscle strength
Description
Quadriceps muscle strength will be measured using a handheld dynamometer (kilogram/force).
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in handgrip strength
Description
Handgrip strength will be measured with a dynamometer (kg).
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in functional status (1-minute sit-to-stand test)
Description
Participants' functional status will be assessed with the 1-minute sit-to-stand test, which consists in counting the time (seconds) to raise from a chair, walk 3 meters at a comfortable pace, turn, walking back and seat on the chair. Lower time indicates better performance.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in exercise tolerance
Description
Patients' exercise capacity will be assessed using the Chester step test, since it is feasible to apply at patients' home.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in emotional state
Description
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale will be used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is a 14-item questionnaire that can be subdivided in two subscales: anxiety and depression. Scores are provided for each subscale and range from 0 to 21, with higher scores meaning more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in the impact of breathlessness on activities of daily living
Description
London Chest Activity of Daily Living will be used to assess the impact of breathlessness on activities of daily living (ADL). It is a 15-item questionnaire, subdivided in four domains: self-care, domestic, physical and leisure. A sub-total was calculated for each domain and a total score is formed by the sum of the four components' sub-totals, with high scores indicating a greater limitation to ADL.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in self-reported fatigue
Description
Patients' self-reported level of fatigue will be collected at rest, using the modified Borg scale. It is a 10-point scale, rated from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no fatigue perception, and 10 maximal fatigue perception.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in cough and sputum symptoms
Description
The Cough and Sputum Assessment Questionnaire (CASA-Q) will be used to assess cough and sputum symptoms, based on their reported frequency and severity, and their impact on daily activities. It is a 20-item questionnaire containing 4 domains: cough symptoms, cough impact, sputum symptoms and sputum impact. All items are rescored and summed, achieving a score ranging from 0 to 100 for each domain, with higher scores indicating fewer symptoms or less cough and sputum impact.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in frequency of exacerbations
Description
Number of exacerbations in the previous year.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in healthcare utilization (number of participants that visits emergency department)
Description
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through the number of participants that visit emergency department, in the previous year.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in functional dyspnoea
Description
Medical Research Council scale will be used to assess functional dyspnoea related to respiratory impairment. It is a 5-point scale, rated from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater breathlessness severity.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in functional status (physical performance test)
Description
The physical performance test will be used to assess the overall functionality and evaluates multiple domains of physical function using tasks that simulate activities of daily living. This measure has 9-items with a total score of 36 points, with higher scores indicating better performance.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in fatigue
Description
The Functional assessment of chronic illness therapy - fatigue subscale will be used to assess fatigue levels. It is multi-dimensional 13-item questionnaire assessing tiredness, weakness and difficulty in handling daily activities due to fatigue. Scores range from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating less fatigue.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in healthcare utilization (number of visits of each participant)
Description
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through the number of visits of each participant in the previous year.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in healthcare utilization (number of hospital admissions)
Description
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through the number of hospital admissions in the previous year.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in healthcare utilization (duration of hospital admissions)
Description
Healthcare utilization will be assessed through duration of hospital admissions in the previous year.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Change in Body Mass Index
Description
Patients' body mass index will be assessed in kg/m^2 based on patients' height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms).
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in number of medications.
Description
This outcome will be assessed by the number of medications that each patient takes per day.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in the dose of medication
Description
This outcome will be assessed by the dose of medication each patient takes per day.
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.
Title
Change in the frequency of medication
Description
This outcome will be assessed by the frequency of medication (times/day).
Time Frame
Assessment at baseline, 4-weeks (after the programme start), 12-weeks (immediately after iLiFE), 3 and 6 months after iLiFE.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: clinical diagnosis of a interstitial lung disease clinically stable in the previous month ≥ 18 years old Living at home, assisted-home or at familiar home. Exclusion Criteria: cognitive impairments inability to understand and co-operate history of neoplasic /immunologic disease or acute cardiac condition or a significant cardiac, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular or psychiatric condition Participating in pulmonary rehabilitation or have participated in last 6 months.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Alda S. Marques, PhD
Phone
00351 234 372 462
Email
amarques@ua.pt
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Odete M. Alves, MsC
Phone
00351 234 372 476
Email
odete.alves@ua.pt
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alda S. Marques, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
School of Health Sciences of the University of Aveiro (ESSUA)
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Aveiro
City
Aveiro
ZIP/Postal Code
3810-193
Country
Portugal
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alda S. Marques, PhD
Phone
00351 234 372 462
Email
amarques@ua.pt
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Odete M. Alves, MSc
Phone
00351 234 372 476
Email
odete.alves@ua.pt
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alda S. Marques, PhD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
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