Understanding the link between lung function and foot pressure in COPD patients

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

This observational study aims to explore how cardiopulmonary function relates to plantar pressure in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). By enrolling 60 participants, the study will assess various physical capabilities and limitations through tests such as the 6-minute walk test and timed up and go test. The goal is to identify indicators that can help tailor exercise training for patients based on their disease progression and severity. The research will be conducted at Fu-Jen Catholic University Hospital, focusing on the correlation between lower limb strength and cardiopulmonary function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 45 and 65 years
* Patients with chronic respiratory diseases requiring pulmonary rehabilitation
* Signed informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current tracheostomy
* Home use of oxygen therapy or ventilators
* Diagnosed with severe left heart failure (NYHA III-IV)
* Patients diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases
* Had an acute exacerbation of COPD in the past three months
* Unable to perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Where it's running

• 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: C00152@mail.fjuh.fju.edu.tw
• Phone: +886-905-301-879

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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.