Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease is associated with reduced exercise capacity, decreased quality of life, and increased morbidity. Exercise based interventions may improve functional status in this population; however, access to supervised rehabilitation programs may be limited. Home based exercise programs offer a potentially accessible alternative, but their feasibility and effectiveness in this population are not well established.
In this interventional study, participants with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease will be enrolled and assigned to a structured home exercise program. The intervention will be performed over a 16-week period. Participants will undergo baseline assessments prior to starting the exercise program and follow up assessments at the end of the intervention period.
Assessments will include measures of functional capacity and patient reported outcomes collected using standardized methods. The primary objective is to evaluate changes in functional performance following completion of the home exercise program. Secondary objectives include evaluation of participant reported outcomes and feasibility of the intervention.
