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Compares treatment options for COPD
Official title The Acute Cardiorespiratory Response to Blood-flow Restricted Versus Traditional Exercise Training Regimens (CaRe BFR)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05163600
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The investigators hypothesize that BFR exercise regimens result in a different acute cardiorespiratory response pattern compared to traditional exercise regimens. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that these patterns differ between healthy participants and participants with COPD.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 90. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Inclusion and exclusion for the healthy participants are defined by the following criteria.
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Clinically healthy
You likely can't join if
- Physical or intellectual impairment precluding informed consent or protocol adherence
- Non-German speaking (precluding informed consent)
- Pain during exercise of any origin
- Pregnancy
- History of thromboembolic event in the lower extremity
- Resting systolic blood pressure \<100 mmHg Inclusion and exclusion for the COPD participants are defined by the following criteria. Inclusion...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Inclusion and exclusion for the healthy participants are defined by the following criteria.
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Clinically healthy
- Physical or intellectual impairment precluding informed consent or protocol adherence
- Non-German speaking (precluding informed consent)
- Pain during exercise of any origin
- Pregnancy
- History of thromboembolic event in the lower extremity
- Resting systolic blood pressure \<100 mmHg Inclusion and exclusion for the COPD participants are defined by the following criteria. Inclusion criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Diagnosed COPD according to GOLD-guidelines12 Exclusion criteria:
- Physical or intellectual impairment precluding informed consent or protocol adherence
- Non-German speaking (precluding informed consent)
- Acute or recent (within the last 6 weeks) exacerbation of COPD
- Pain during exercise of any origin
- Pregnancy
- History of thromboembolic event in the lower extremity
- Resting systolic blood pressure \<100 mmHg
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 90 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.