ERS technical standard – Reference values for cardiopulmonary exercise testing: summary report and a call for action

Significant heterogeneity in CPET testing methodology and outcomes between sites precluded the development of reference ranges for VO<sub>2peak</sub> and W<sub>peak</sub>. This Task Force has developed a framework for prospective data collection with strictly standardised protocols and centralised data analysis to reduce variability and establish robust, clinically meaningful reference ranges for CPET outcomes.

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European Respiratory Journal
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2026-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.02463-2025
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Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
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Abstract

Significant heterogeneity in CPET testing methodology and outcomes between sites precluded the development of reference ranges for VO<sub>2peak</sub> and W<sub>peak</sub>. This Task Force has developed a framework for prospective data collection with strictly standardised protocols and centralised data analysis to reduce variability and establish robust, clinically meaningful reference ranges for CPET outcomes.

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