Assessing exercise performance to predict COPD exacerbations
Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients: Can Performance Predict Exacerbation?
Groupe Hospitalier du Havre · NCT05492149
This study is trying to see if tracking how well people with COPD can exercise during rehab can help predict when they might have breathing problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Groupe Hospitalier du Havre (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Montivilliers, Groupe Hospitalier Du Havre) |
| Trial ID | NCT05492149 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate whether changes in exercise performance during pulmonary rehabilitation can predict exacerbations in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). By monitoring patients' physical capacity throughout rehabilitation sessions, the study seeks to identify early signs of respiratory deterioration that may lead to exacerbations. The approach involves regular assessments of exercise capacity to establish a correlation between performance and exacerbation risk. This could enhance patient management and improve outcomes for those with COPD.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients diagnosed with COPD who are participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Not a fit: Patients who have not completed at least five sessions of the pulmonary rehabilitation program or have experienced an exacerbation in the previous month may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and prevention strategies for COPD exacerbations, enhancing patient quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using exercise performance to predict exacerbations is promising, it remains relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients * COPD patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who not performed not at least 5 sessions of the pulmonary rehabilitation program * Occurence of an adverse event that prevents further rehabilitation * Exacerbation in the previous month
Where this trial is running
Montivilliers, Groupe Hospitalier Du Havre
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre — Montivilliers, Groupe Hospitalier Du Havre, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clement Medrinal
- Email: medrinal.clement.mk@gmail.com
- Phone: +33630039745
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: COPD, COPD Exacerbation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation