Effects of different single leg exercises on COPD patients

Acute Effects of Three Different Types Single Leg Exercise in Copd

Not applicable Interventional Hacettepe University · NCT06466213

This study tests how three different types of single leg exercises can help people with COPD improve their breathing and physical ability.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment45 (estimated)
Ages40 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHacettepe University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ankara)
Trial IDNCT06466213 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the acute effects of three types of single leg exercises on patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It focuses on high-intensity interval training, continuous exercise training, and resistance training, assessing their impact on muscle oxygenation and arterial stiffness. The study aims to determine how these exercises can improve aerobic performance and overall physical function in COPD patients. Participants will engage in a single bout of each exercise type to evaluate immediate outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are COPD patients who are seeking physiotherapy and can cooperate with the testing process.

Not a fit: Patients experiencing acute exacerbations or those with severe cardiovascular or orthopedic conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance exercise protocols for COPD patients, leading to improved physical performance and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on exercise in COPD, this specific approach focusing on single leg exercises is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* COPD patients that applied to physiotherapy
* cooperate to test
* no severe ortopedical and neurological disease no severe cardiovascular disease volunteer to study

Exclusion Criteria:

* have an acute exacerbation
* hypoxemia \[PaO2\] \<55 mmHg
* no cooperated to test no volunteer to study having ortophedical and neurological diesase that affecting of tests having severe cardiovascular disease

Where this trial is running

Ankara

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Exercise
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.