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NCT Number: NCT00744484

A 12 Week Physical Training Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The purpose of this study is to determine whether water based or land based group training is more effective for people with COPD.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

50 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Levanger Hosp

Levanger, Nord-Trøndelag, 7600, Norway

About this study

COPD is a more common diagnosis today compared to 20 years ago, and the group is growing fast. The suffering caused by COPD and the financial cost to society is on the increasing. The principal causes of COPD are smoking and inactivity. So far it is poorly understood wich form of exercise is the most effective in training this condition.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • COPD GOLD II
  • Not taking part in physical activity during the last year

Exclusion criteria

  • COPD GOLD I, III, IV
  • Pain in the legs that make activity difficult

Treatment and study plan

Training in water

Behavioral

45 minutes interval training in water, submaximal intensity, twice a week

Training on land

Behavioral

45 minutes interval training on land, submaximal intensity, twice a week

Primary outcomes

  1. VO2 peak

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Health related quality of life

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Other

Collaborators

  • Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF
  • Nord-Trøndelag University College

Registry information

Official study title

A 12 Week Physical Training Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-a Comparison of Water Based and Land Based Group Training

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2010
First posted
Sep 1, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 7, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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