Right Ventricular Response to Exercise Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
COPD Pulmonary Hypertension Exercise Right Ventricular (RV) Dysfunction Exercise Training
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver · Other
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About This Trial
This study plans to learn more about heart function among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In particular, the investigators want to understand the different patterns of right ventricular response during rest and moderate- vs high-intensity exercise. By identifying patterns of right ventricular dysfunction, this study will help identify better treatments for patients w…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * COPD (determined by ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity \[FEV1/FVC\] \<0.7) * Age \>= 40 years Exclusion Criteria: * Exacerbation of COPD in the 3 months prior to enrollment * Change in COPD therapy in the 3 weeks prior to enrollment * Requ…
Contacts

Lindsay Forbes, MD

(303)724-4020

lindsay.forbes@cuanschutz.edu

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