Investigating single limb exercise effects in COPD patients
An Investigation of Different Type Single Limb Exercise Training Effects on Functional Capacity, Arterial Stifness, Muscle Activation and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study is testing three different types of one-leg exercises to see which one helps people with COPD improve their strength, lung function, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06471439 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of three different types of single limb exercise interventions on patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Participants will be divided into three groups, each receiving a distinct exercise regimen: continuous exercise training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or resistance training, all focused on one leg. The study will measure various outcomes including exercise capacity, muscle strength, lung function, electromyography, lactate levels, and quality of life to assess the effectiveness of these interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are COPD patients who are undergoing physiotherapy and can cooperate with the testing requirements.
Not a fit: Patients with severe orthopedic, neurological, or cardiovascular diseases, or those experiencing acute exacerbations of COPD may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance exercise performance and overall quality of life for COPD patients.
How similar studies have performed: While exercise training is a common intervention for COPD, the specific focus on single limb exercise is less explored, making this approach somewhat novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * COPD patients that applied to physiotherapy * Cooperation for tests * without severe ortopedical and neurological disease * without severe cardiovascular disease * To volunteer for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * have an acute exacerbation or having exacerbation at last month * hypoxemia (PaO2\<55mmHg) * no cooperated to test without volunteer to study having ortophedical and neurological diesase that affecting of tests severe cardiovascular disease
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Elif Kocaaga — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: elif kocaaga, ms — Hacettepe University
- Study coordinator: elif kocaaga, Ms
- Email: elifkocaaga86@gmail.com
- Phone: +903123052525
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.