Nutritional support for patients with chronic lung disease
Nutritional Supplementation With Indirect Calorimetry During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Disease
This study tests if personalized nutrition plans can help people with chronic lung disease improve their muscle mass and health while they go through rehab.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fu Jen Catholic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06112730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the nutritional status of patients with chronic pulmonary disease who are undergoing outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. It aims to assess the impact of personalized nutritional supplementation based on indirect calorimetry compared to standard rehabilitation practices. Patients will be randomly assigned to either receive tailored dietary guidelines or continue with routine pulmonary rehab. The focus is on improving muscle mass and overall health outcomes for COPD patients through better nutritional management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 45 to 80 with pre-COPD or COPD stages I-IV who have undergone pulmonary rehabilitation for at least three months.
Not a fit: Patients with significant malnutrition, low BMI, or those with neuromuscular diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life and functional ability of patients with chronic respiratory diseases by providing targeted nutritional support.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies focusing on nutritional aspects in COPD management, this approach using indirect calorimetry for personalized dietary guidelines is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 45 and 80 years * A written informed consent * Pre-COPD or COPD stages I-IV as per the 2023 GOLD guidelines * Recieved pulmonary rehabilitation at least three months * Unwilling to nutritional outpatient assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases * Emergency room visits or hospitalizations for exacerbation of respiratory disease within three months * Inability to cooperate with cardiopulmonary exercise testing * Significant malnutrition or low BMI
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: ck_qq@hotmail.com
- Phone: +886-905-301-879
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.