Eccentric exercise training for patients with COPD
Effects of Smart Eccentric Exercise Training on Lymphocyte Immunity and Erythrocyte Rheology in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study is testing if a special type of exercise can help people with COPD improve their fitness, immune health, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fu Jen Catholic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06168266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop eccentric exercise strategies for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to enhance their cardiopulmonary and muscular fitness, immune function, and overall quality of life. The study will recruit COPD patients based on GOLD severity grades and will involve a series of functional tests to assess improvements. Participants will engage in eccentric exercise using specialized equipment, with blood samples taken for analysis to monitor health changes over the course of the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are COPD patients who have completed pulmonary rehabilitation for more than three months and have received medical clearance for exercise.
Not a fit: Patients with severe heart failure, those on home oxygen therapy, or individuals with significant neuromuscular diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the fitness and quality of life for patients suffering from COPD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with eccentric exercise approaches in similar patient populations, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone pulmonary rehabilitation for more than 3 months * Sign the written informed consent form * FEV1/FVC \< 0.70 * Approval for exercise training granted by a specialist physician's assessment * Specialist physician's approval for exercise training Exclusion Criteria: * Existing of tracheostomy * Those who use oxygen therapy or ventilator at home * Severe heart failure (NYHA III-IV) * Neuromuscular disease * Acute exacerbation within the past three months * Those who are unable to cooperate with the cardiopulmonary exercise test * Taking anticoagulant medications * Other conditions restricting exercise for over a year * Recent or planned significant cardiovascular surgery or intervention * Current or planned pregnancy within the next year * Planned heart transplant within the next six months * Heart failure due to uncorrectable valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease or obstructive cardiomyopathy * Inadequate ICD settings for exercise heart rate * Other exercise contraindications: unstable angina, uncontrolled blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension with symptoms, severe aortic stenosis, acute discomfort or fever, uncontrolled arrhythmias, uncompensated heart failure, acute pericarditis or myocarditis, recent thrombosis or thrombophlebitis, resting ST-segment deviation, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.
Where this trial is running
New Taipei City
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University — New Taipei City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD — Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD
- Email: C00152@mail.fjuh.fju.edu.tw
- Phone: +886905301879
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.