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NCT Number: NCT04039334

The Effects of Creative Dance Based Exercise Training on Respiratory, Balance and Cognitive Functions, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD is a common, preventable and treatable disease associated with an increased chronic inflammatory response of the airways and lungs to harmful gases and particles and characterized by progressive airflow restriction, which is usually progressive. Exercise intolerance is one of the most important outcomes of COPD. Dyspnea and leg fatigue are the main symptoms that limit exercise and patients restrict their activity to avoid these disturbing conditions. Exercise training is the most appropriate method for improving exercise tolerance and muscle function. It is considered and recommended by ERS and ATS as an essential component of PR. Endurance training is considered to be one of the most important components of the PR program. Walking, running, cycling, stair climbing, dancing are examples of endurance exercises. Dance-based exercise training; It is an entertaining method that increases physical, functional, cognitive, emotional and social integration. This alternative method has frequently been tried in the literature in the treatment of Parkinson's, cancer and psychiatric diseases and its effects on functional capacity, balance, and quality of life have been demonstrated. The importance of our research; This is the first study to apply dance based exercise training in chronic respiratory diseases.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of creative dance based exercise training on respiratory, balance and cognitive functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength and functional capacity in COPD patients.

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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

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Physiotheraphy and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Having FEV1 / FVC <70% from pulmonary function test
  • Being older than 18 years
  • To be able to read and understand Turkish

Exclusion criteria

  • No exacerbation in 8 weeks.
  • Attending current or regular exercise training in the last 1 year
  • Having diagnosed vision, hearing, vestibular or neurological problems that may affect balance
  • Having orthopedic, musculoskeletal or cardiovascular comorbid conditions that may affect ambulation
  • Being on long-term oxygen therapy

Treatment and study plan

Conventional Chest Physiotherapy

Other

Conventional chest physiotherapy programme will include diaphragmatic breathing exercise, thoracic expansion exercises, incentive spirometer exercise (Triflo), teaching of respiratory control, relaxing and coughing techniques.

Creative Dance Based Exercise Training

Other

Creative dance based exercise training will be given under the supervision of a physiotherapist who takes creative dance instructor training 2 days and 60 minutes per week.

Primary outcomes

  1. Respiratory Function Test

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline forced vital capacity (FVC) at 8 weeks.

  2. Respiratory Function Test

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline forced forced expiratory volume in 1 second at 8 weeks.

  3. Respiratory Function Test

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline peak expiratory flow (PEF) at 8 weeks.

  4. COPD Assessment Test (CAT)

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline CAT score at 8 weeks.

  5. BODE Index

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline BODE score at 8 weeks.

  6. Balance

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline postural stability test score in BIODEX Balance System at 8 weeks.

  7. Balance

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline limits of stability test score in BIODEX Balance System at 8 weeks.

  8. Respiratory Muscle Strength

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline maximum inspiratory pressure at 8 weeks.

  9. Respiratory Function Test

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline maximum expiratory pressure at 8 weeks.

  10. Functional Capacity

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline distance covered in six minute walk test at 8 weeks.

  11. Change from baseline handgrip strength at 8 weeks.

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline m. quadriceps strength at 8 weeks.

  12. Change from baseline handgrip strength at 8 weeks.

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline m. biceps strength at 8 weeks.

  13. Change from baseline handgrip strength at 8 weeks.

    Time frame: Eight weeks

    Change from baseline handgrip strength at 8 weeks.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jul 31, 2019
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2021

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