Effects of Vibration Exercises on COPD Patients

The Effects of Different Vibration Exercises on the Strength of Lower Extremity Muscles, Exercise Endurance, and Quality of Life Among COPD Patients

This study is testing if different types of vibration exercises can help people with COPD improve their muscle strength, endurance, and overall quality of life.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 18 (estimated)
• Ages: 40 Years to 99 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Taipei Medical University (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Taipei, Wenshan Dist)
• Trial ID: NCT06413524 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of different vibration exercises on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group, a whole-body vibration training group, or a local vibration training group. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of vibration training in enhancing lower limb muscle strength, exercise endurance, and overall quality of life for COPD patients. The study aims to establish an optimal model for vibration therapy as a supplement to traditional pulmonary rehabilitation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 40 and older diagnosed with COPD who are stable and willing to participate in vibration exercise interventions.

Not a fit: Patients who engage in regular physical activity or have recently undergone pulmonary rehabilitation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve exercise tolerance and quality of life for COPD patients through innovative rehabilitation techniques.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with vibration therapy in various populations, suggesting potential benefits for COPD patients as well.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥ 40.
2. Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
3. Disease Severity: FEV1 \< 50% or COPD patients who have used systemic corticosteroids due to an acute exacerbation of COPD within the past year and are currently in a stable condition.
4. Willingness to participate in vibration exercise intervention and ability to comply with the study activities, including signing the informed consent form.
5. Clear consciousness, normal cognitive function, and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese for understanding experimental procedures and relevant instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Engages in regular physical activity, exercising at least 3 times a week for over 30 minutes, with a Borg Scale rating of 3 for breathlessness after exercise.
2. The interval since the last pulmonary rehabilitation is less than three months.
3. Contraindications to vibration therapy: pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases (with a pacemaker or stent), intervertebral disc diseases, tendinitis, arthritis, hernia, presence of tumors, orthopedic or trauma-related conditions, epilepsy, history of deep vein thrombosis, patients with internal implants.
4. Inability to undergo training or walk due to physical factors, such as being bedridden for an extended period, relying on a ventilator for an extended period, prone to dizziness, central nervous system disorders, etc.
5. Underwent lower limb-related surgery within the past year or is in the recovery period post-surgery.
6. Currently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment.
7. Participation in other research studies.

Where this trial is running

Taipei, Wenshan Dist

• Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital — Taipei, Wenshan Dist, Taiwan (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yu-Huei Lin, Associate professor

Conditions COPD; COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Vibration Therapy