Portable Resistance Exercise For Strength And Stability – Lung Transplant (PRESS-LT)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of consistently applying therapist-directed progressive lower-extremity resistance training during the immediate post–lung transplant inpatient recovery period across participating Mayo Clinic sites.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult lung transplant recipient during index admission.

  • Medically cleared for PT/OT activity by the primary team.

  • Demonstrates functional limitation appropriate for inpatient rehabilitation intervention.

  • Able to participate in therapist-directed strengthening at the lowest clinically appropriate intensity.

  • Agreeable to participate in strengthening intervention and research procedures, as required by the final regulatory pathway.

  • Has baseline functional status measurable using AM-PAC and/or other prespecified PT/OT outcomes.

 

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hemodynamic or respiratory instability precluding therapy participation.

  • Contraindication to resistance training per PT/OT, surgical, or medical precautions.

  • Conditions when participation is not clinically appropriate, such as ECMO, intubation, open chest, unstable vasoactive medication requirements, lower-extremity injury or wound with weight-bearing restriction, severe delirium preventing participation, or refusal of research consent.

  • Major neurologic event preventing meaningful participation in the intervention or outcome assessment.

  • Immediate planned transfer to inpatient rehabilitation or discharge within 24 hours when insufficient time remains for baseline assessment and intervention exposure.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 09/01/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

James Craigo, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.

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Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sheri Dingman, P.T., D.P.T.

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Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Elizabeth Olsen, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.

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