Exercise Training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Exercise training is the key component of respiratory rehabilitation.The success of long-term program resides in the integration between exercise prescription and patients'compliance with home training. This can be difficult for patients, especially in terms of understanding the exercise intensity.

This study is designed to evaluate different methods of exercise training at home, to help understanding and maintaining the walking intensity in COPD patients. Outcome: exercise performance, daily physical activity and respiratory function.

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Key information

Conditions

COPD 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

40 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pulmonary respiratory unit- University Hospital

Ferrara, 44100, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

COPD patients. All patients are at stable state, free from an exacerbation from at least 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

COPD patients with a recent history of cardiovascular disease and other diseases that would interfere with exercise performance.

Treatment and study plan

Home exercise training

Behavioral

20-30 min/day for at least 4 days/week

Other names: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

NO Exercise Training

Behavioral

No intervention

Other names: No intervention

Primary outcomes

Exercise Capacity

Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Università degli Studi di Ferrara

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Different Methods of Home Exercise Training in COPD Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Oct 11, 2010
Registry last updated: Oct 27, 2010

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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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