Isoinertial training for people with COPD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized controlled trial, adults aged 50–80 with moderate to severe COPD will be assigned to either an isoinertial training program or continue with usual pulmonary rehabilitation for 8 weeks. The intervention uses an isoinertial device with progressive loads to strengthen upper and lower limbs, with sessions 2–3 times per week. Researchers will measure muscle strength, functional capacity, and clinical parameters at baseline and after the intervention. The study aims to determine if isoinertial training provides added benefits beyond standard rehabilitation. Enrollment targets 30 participants, with equal representation of men and women, across two sites in Colombia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* People between 50 - 80 years of age diagnosed with moderate or severe COPD
* No acute exacerbations in the last 4 weeks
* Sufficient functional capacity to exercise
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular diseases that significantly limit exercise performance or compromise participant safety; including uncontrolled hypertension, recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, severe osteoarthritis, stroke sequelae, or Parkinson's disease.
* Contraindications to exercise participation according to medical evaluation.
* Recent surgeries in the past 3 months
* Simultaneous participation in other exercise programs
* Cognitive disorders

Where it's running

• Universidad Manuela Beltrán
  Bogotá, Bogotá, DC, Colombia Recruiting
• Pulsar Unidad de Neumologia y Rehabilitación Pulmonar
  Ibague, Ibagué, Colombia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: David Murcia-Lesmes, PhD
• Email: david.murcia@docentes.umb.edu.co
• Phone: +571 5460600

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.