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New treatment option for COPD
Official title Effects of Eccentric Exercise Training in Patients With COPD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06168266
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to design eccentric exercise strategies for COPD patients to comprehensively improve their cardiopulmonary/muscular fitness, immune and hemorheological functions, and quality of life, thereby improving the prognosis of their disease.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Having undergone pulmonary rehabilitation for more than 3 months
- Sign the written informed consent form
- FEV1/FVC \< 0.70
- Approval for exercise training granted by a specialist physician's assessment
- Specialist physician's approval for exercise training
You likely can't join if
- Existing of tracheostomy
- Those who use oxygen therapy or ventilator at home
- Severe heart failure (NYHA III-IV)
- Neuromuscular disease
- Acute exacerbation within the past three months
- Those who are unable to cooperate with the cardiopulmonary exercise test
See the full eligibility criteria
- Having undergone pulmonary rehabilitation for more than 3 months
- Sign the written informed consent form
- FEV1/FVC \< 0.70
- Approval for exercise training granted by a specialist physician's assessment
- Specialist physician's approval for exercise training
- Existing of tracheostomy
- Those who use oxygen therapy or ventilator at home
- Severe heart failure (NYHA III-IV)
- Neuromuscular disease
- Acute exacerbation within the past three months
- Those who are unable to cooperate with the cardiopulmonary exercise test
- Taking anticoagulant medications
- Other conditions restricting exercise for over a year
- Recent or planned significant cardiovascular surgery or intervention
- Current or planned pregnancy within the next year
- Planned heart transplant within the next six months
- Heart failure due to uncorrectable valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease or obstructive cardiomyopathy
- Inadequate ICD settings for exercise heart rate
- Other exercise contraindications: unstable angina, uncontrolled blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension with symptoms, severe aortic stenosis, acute discomfort or fever, uncontrolled arrhythmias, uncompensated heart...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Taipei City, Taiwan
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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, 20 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Taipei City, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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