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New treatment option for Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Official title Investigation of Walking Training With Different Slope Types in COPD Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06283004
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that continues to generate a great deal of research and this research must continue, both because it is not completely curable and because of the large patient population. The importance and benefits of exercise training in COPD patients are clear.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- Being diagnosed with COPD (A, B, E groups according to GOLD assessment)
- Ambulate on your own
- Not having any contraindications for exercise
- To be mentally appropriate (score 24 points and above in the mini mental test)
You likely can't join if
- Being in GOLD 4 stage in spirometric evaluation
- Presence of hypoxemia
- Participation in another pulmonary rehabilitation program within the last 6 months
- Having an exacerbation in the last 1 month
- Being diagnosed with additional respiratory disease (asthma, bronchiectasis, etc.)
- Having had pulmonary surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Being diagnosed with COPD (A, B, E groups according to GOLD assessment)
- Ambulate on your own
- Not having any contraindications for exercise
- To be mentally appropriate (score 24 points and above in the mini mental test)
- Being in GOLD 4 stage in spirometric evaluation
- Presence of hypoxemia
- Participation in another pulmonary rehabilitation program within the last 6 months
- Having an exacerbation in the last 1 month
- Being diagnosed with additional respiratory disease (asthma, bronchiectasis, etc.)
- Having had pulmonary surgery
- Having an orthopedic, neurological or cardiac disease that affects exercise
- Having uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
- Presence of malignancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Eyüp Sultan, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Eyüp Sultan, Turkey (Türkiye). 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.