Incline vs Standard Exercise for COPD Patients
Inclined Versus Standard Exercise for COPD Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 45 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 54 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to compare two types of exercise. Participants will walk either on an incline or on a flat surface to see which helps reduce breathlessness during exercise.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a veteran
- I have been diagnosed with COPD
- I have stable health
- My FEV1/FVC ratio is less than 0.7
- My FEV1% predicted is between 30% and 80%
- My BMI is less than 35
- I do not have problems like diabetes or low back pain
You may not be able to join if
- I have a neurological disease
- I have a musculoskeletal disease
- I have a metabolic disease
- I take medications that alter my mood
- I need an oxygen mask at rest or during activity
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study is designed to provide information regarding how to improve pulmonary rehabilitation for persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise program for COPD patients that is recommended and benefits some, but not all, patients. The question being studied in this trial is whether during an exercise program, walking on an incline might be be…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Veterans from all sex/gender, race, and ethnicity will be recruited
* All subjects will undergo post-bronchodilator spirometry and be clinically stable
* All subjects must have documented FEV1/FVC ratio of \<0.7, and between 30% to 80% FEV1% predicted
* If subjects have non-qu…
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