A cluster analysis identified two patient profiles: A profile with high DESWT, TLC and RV and low FEV1, VO2peakquadriceps force, Dlactate, HRpeak%pred. and ISWT distance and a profile with low DESWT, TLC and RV and high FEV1, VO2peak, quadriceps force,Dlactate, HRpeak%pred. and ISWT distance.
Conclusions: Single variables from lung function or exercise testing at baseline have limited predictive value for response to exercise training.
However, patients with worse disease status (i.e. a combination of lower FEV1, more hyperinflation,lower exercise capacity and worse quadriceps force) improve more in endurance exercise capacity.