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New treatment option for COPD
Official title Supramaximal High-Intensity Interval Training in People With and Without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06068322
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Beyond pulmonary complications, COPD presents with extrapulmonary manifestations including reduced cognitive, cardiovascular, and muscle function. While exercise training is the cornerstone in the non-pharmacological treatment of COPD, there is a need for new exercise training methods.
- 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 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- The are:
- 60 years of age or older
- Independent in activities of daily living
- For people with COPD: Symptomatic (COPD assessment test [CAT] ≥10 or modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale [mMRC] ≥2) or not being...
- For people with COPD: Post-bronchodilator spirometry confirmed COPD diagnosis (forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity...
You likely can't join if
- are:
- Movement related conditions, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, metabolic, skeletal and/or rheumatic conditions and diseases that are unstable and/or...
- Other lung conditions, including, but not limited to asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary vascular...
- Medical conditions and treatments with known effects on brain function and cognition, for example: I. Previous trauma to the head with lasting...
- For those accepting MRI or PET/CT: metal implants, pacemakers, claustrophobia and other MRI incompatible factors.
- Inability to read or speak Swedish (Umeå participants), Dutch, French (Hasselt participants) or English (Umeå and Hasselt participants).
See the full eligibility criteria
- The are:
- 60 years of age or older
- Independent in activities of daily living
- For people with COPD: Symptomatic (COPD assessment test [CAT] ≥10 or modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale [mMRC] ≥2) or not being regularly physically active at a moderate or high intensity over the last year...
- For people with COPD: Post-bronchodilator spirometry confirmed COPD diagnosis (forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio \< 0.70).
- For healthy controls: Normal lung function The
- are:
- Movement related conditions, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, metabolic, skeletal and/or rheumatic conditions and diseases that are unstable and/or prohibits exercise or tests, based on screening by a physician. For...
- Other lung conditions, including, but not limited to asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary vascular disease, pulmonary fibrosis
- Medical conditions and treatments with known effects on brain function and cognition, for example: I. Previous trauma to the head with lasting cognitive or symptom-related issues II. Physical or mental disabilities III...
- For those accepting MRI or PET/CT: metal implants, pacemakers, claustrophobia and other MRI incompatible factors.
- Inability to read or speak Swedish (Umeå participants), Dutch, French (Hasselt participants) or English (Umeå and Hasselt participants).
- For people with COPD: I. Co-morbid conditions that limit exercise performance to a greater extent than the COPD diagnosis. II. Currently participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program or have been involved in...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Umeå, Sweden
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, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium; Umeå, Sweden. 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.