Aerobic training versus behavioural intervention to increase physical activity on clinical control of people with moderate-to-severe asthma: A randomised clinical trial.
David Halen Araújo Pinheiro, Fabiano Francisco de Lima, Vitoria Zacarias Cervera et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized clinical trial compared aerobic training (AT) and behavioral intervention (BI) in improving clinical control among physically inactive adults with moderate to severe asthma. Both interventions significantly improved clinical control, with AT showing a change score of -1.01 and BI -1.46 post-intervention, both reaching the minimal clinically important difference.
Key findings
- Both AT and BI improved clinical control, achieving minimal clinically important difference post-intervention.
- AT and BI showed change scores of -1.01 and -1.46 for clinical control, respectively.
- Both groups achieved minimal clinically important difference for quality of life measures post-intervention.
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of different interventions for asthma management is crucial for optimizing patient care. This study highlights that both aerobic training and behavioral interventions can significantly enhance clinical control and quality of life in patients with asthma.