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New treatment option for COPD
Official title Rehabilitation Training With Music-support & Exercise Tolerance in COPD and CRF Patients.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05720780
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Therapeutic-rehabilitative interventions supported by music can be considered important resources in many clinical contexts. Some studies report the improvement of psychological (i.e.
- 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 40 to 85
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of COPD (Forced expiratory volume in 1 second / post-bronchodilator forced vital capacity \< 0.7) without functional reversibility
- Chronic respiratory failure with stable hypoxia (PaO2 \< 60 mmHg in room air)
- Long Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) for at least 3 months
- Clinical stability: pH range 7.38-7.42, with no recent exacerbations in the last 7 days and no changes in drug therapy in the previous 7 days
You likely can't join if
- Non-invasive ventilation at home
- Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination Score \< 22)
- Asthma or evidence of bronchodilator response
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
- Lung cancer
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of COPD (Forced expiratory volume in 1 second / post-bronchodilator forced vital capacity \< 0.7) without functional reversibility
- Chronic respiratory failure with stable hypoxia (PaO2 \< 60 mmHg in room air)
- Long Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) for at least 3 months
- Clinical stability: pH range 7.38-7.42, with no recent exacerbations in the last 7 days and no changes in drug therapy in the previous 7 days
- Non-invasive ventilation at home
- Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination Score \< 22)
- Asthma or evidence of bronchodilator response
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
- Lung cancer
- Active microbial infections
- Neuromuscular, orthopedic, and/or medical conditions that preclude testing
- Pulmonary rehabilitation program in the previous 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Telese Terme, Benevento, Italy
- Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy
- Montescano, Pavia, Italy
- Tradate, Varese, Italy
- Bari, Italy
- Pavia, Italy
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, 40 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Telese Terme, Benevento, Italy; Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy; Montescano, Pavia, Italy; Tradate, Varese, Italy; Bari, Italy; Pavia, Italy. 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.