Using elastic tape to improve rehabilitation 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 study evaluates the impact of elastic tape applied to the chest wall and abdomen on the physical capacity and psychosocial well-being of individuals with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. Participants will undergo assessments of clinical data, quality of life, and anxiety and depression levels before and after an eight-week rehabilitation program. They will be randomized into two groups: one receiving the elastic tape treatment and the other receiving a sham treatment. The study aims to determine if the elastic tape enhances the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Moderate to very severe COPD diagnosis according to Global Iniciative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2020
* Clinical stability (i.e., no exacerbations for at least 30 days)
* Male
* Non-obese (BMI ≤29.9 kg/m2)
* No musculoskeletal limitation
* Not included in a pulmonary rehabilitation program in the last 6 months.
* Do not perform home oxygen therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Present osteoarticular, cognitive, neurological, and/or cardiological dysfunctions that prevent physical training

Where it's running

• Clinical Hospital of São Paulo University medical school (HCFMUSP)
  São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Celso RF Carvalho, PhD
• Email: cscarval@usp.br
• Phone: 55 11 98415-3234

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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.