Pulmonary and cardiovascular rehabilitation program for chronic respiratory and heart conditions

Effects of a Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program

Not applicable Interventional University of Campinas, Brazil · NCT06772922

This study tests a rehabilitation program that combines exercise for people with chronic lung and heart conditions to see if it helps them feel better and improve their daily activities.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment26 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Campinas, Brazil Academic / other
Locations1 site (Campinas, São Paulo)
Trial IDNCT06772922 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effects of a pulmonary and cardiovascular rehabilitation program on patients with chronic respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions. It aims to improve functional capacity, quality of life, and respiratory variables over a 3-month period. Participants will engage in exercise interventions tailored to their specific health needs, focusing on those diagnosed with conditions like COPD, asthma, and heart diseases. The program is conducted at the physical therapy service of CECOM at the University of Campinas.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with COPD, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, or various cardiovascular conditions such as myocardial infarction and chronic heart failure.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to exercise, such as significant arrhythmias or untreated heart disease, may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and functional capacity for patients with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that pulmonary and cardiovascular rehabilitation programs can effectively improve patient outcomes, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Candidates for the pulmonary rehabilitation program: users diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma or other lung disease.
* Candidates for the cardiovascular rehabilitation program: users diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization surgery, coronary angioplasty, stable angina, valve replacement, chronic heart failure and who meet the criteria for phase III of cardiovascular rehabilitation.
* Referral with medical clearance for rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with any contraindication to aerobic or muscle-strengthening physical exercise, such as significant arrhythmias, untreated heart disease, myocarditis, recent or untreated pulmonary embolism, and uncontrolled systemic arterial hypertension, among other conditions.

Where this trial is running

Campinas, São Paulo

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 Respiratory Muscle WeaknessQuality of LifteDyspneaAsthmaticCardiacpulmonary rehabilitationNon-communicable chronic diseasescardiovascular disease
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