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NCT Number: NCT02143206

Modifying Exercise for the COPD Patient

This study will test whether using the Biodex BioStep Semi Recumbent Elliptical for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with arthritic limitations will improve participation in a pulmonary rehab program compared to the Nustep elliptical. The main outcome of participation will be measured by the number of exercise sessions the patient is able to complete during their pulmonary rehabilitation program. In addition, distance walked in six minutes, dyspnea score, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) score, Pain Scale Index score, and finally, the Dartmouth Quality of Life index (DQL) will be assessed in both groups. It is believed that the new machine will provide better overall outcomes compared to the traditional machine.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Arthritis Behavior Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Dyspnea Joint Diseases Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Motor Activity Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

About this study

A Prospective cohort study of 25 COPD patients with osteoarthritis undergoing an exercise plan in a pulmonary rehab program. Patient pain level, clinical outcomes, and ultimately, quality of life outcomes will be assessed in order to assess whether future compliance for COPD arthritic patients will occur in an exercise rehabilitation program.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • COPD Patient
  • Osteoarthritic limitations in upper or lower extremities, or spine
  • Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)1 less than 70%
  • Forced Expiratory Volume/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV/FVC) ratio less than 70%

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Exercise Sessions Attended

    Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Distance Walked

    Time frame: 6 minutes

Other outcomes

  1. Dyspnea Score

    Time frame: Two years

  2. Rate of Perceived Exertion

    Time frame: 30 minutes

  3. Pain Index Score

    Time frame: 30 minutes

  4. Dartmouth Quality of Life Index

    Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Angela N Fellner PhD CCRP

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Modifying Exercise for the COPD Patient With Arthritic Limitations to Improve Compliance in a Pulmonary Rehab Program

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
May 20, 2014
Registry last updated
Aug 22, 2018

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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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