๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this study is to assess if a 12-week exercise program is safe, practical, and acceptable for adults with primary antibody deficiencies. It also looks at whether the program can improve the quality of life and help the immune system work better.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with one of the following primary antibody deficiencies: IgG subclass deficiency, selective IgA deficiency, selective IgM deficiency, or specific antibody deficiency
* Receiving care in the Section of Rheumatology, Allergy \& Immunology
* Able and willing to participate in a moderate-intensity exercise program. Patients will be screened using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Pre- participation Screening Guidelines. This algorithm assesses patients for cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic disease. Those patients determined to not require further medical clearance to participate in exercise will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Receipt of immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy
* Use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory medications (e.g., chronic systemic corticosteroids, B-cell-depleting therapies)
* Medical contraindications to moderate-intensity exercise as determined by clinical assessment using the previously discussed ACSM Pre-participation Screening Guidelines.
* Other risk factors/medical conditions that would limit safe participation in exercise as determined by clinical assessment, including active rheumatologic conditions including active rheumatoid arthritis.
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What it tests
- App-based exercise intervention
Bridgeport Hospital
Milford, United States
Yale New Haven Health
North Haven, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.