Unsupported Arm Exercise and Breathing Strategy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Controlling the way people with lung problems breathe during arm exercises may reduce their breathlessness during activities of daily living that require them to lift their arms (i.e. brushing their hair, putting groceries away on high shelves). The main aim of this study is to determine the effects of specific breathing strategies during arm exercise on dyspnoea in patients with chronic lung disease. Coordinating inspiration with the action of arm elevation will reduce dyspnoea during a rhythmic overhead arm activity

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Key information

Conditions

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

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

West Park Healthcare Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M6M2J5, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

diagnosis of COPD including forced expiratory volume in one second < 80% predicted normal
presence of lung hyperinflation at rest

Exclusion criteria

musculoskeletal or neurological condition which could adversely affect arm activity

Treatment and study plan

breathing strategy

Behavioral

Subjects will practice a rhythmic overhead arm exercise, during which they will be taught to inspire when they elevate their arms or they will be taught to expire when they elevate their arms or, a third group, will practice a rhythmic overhead arm exercise, during which they will not be provided with any instruction regarding a specific breathing pattern. The arm exercise practiced by all groups will be identical.

Primary outcomes

Dyspnoea during arm exercise

Time frame: 1 week

Secondary outcomes

Arm exercise endurance

Time frame: 1 week

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

West Park Healthcare Centre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Unsupported Arm Exercise and Breathing Strategy in Patients With Chronic

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Feb 4, 2009
Registry last updated: Jul 11, 2012

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