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Official title The Effects of Different Vibration Exercises on COPD Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06413524
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Pulmonary rehabilitation is effective in improving exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and fatigue in patients with COPD, and exercise training is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation. Vibration training can be used as a supplement or alternative to traditional exercise and is a short, safe rehabilitation training.
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 99
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 40.
- Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung...
- Disease Severity: FEV1 \< 50% or COPD patients who have used systemic corticosteroids due to an acute exacerbation of COPD within the past year and...
- Willingness to participate in vibration exercise intervention and ability to comply with the study activities, including signing the informed consent...
- Clear consciousness, normal cognitive function, and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese for understanding experimental procedures and...
You likely can't join if
- Engages in regular physical activity, exercising at least 3 times a week for over 30 minutes, with a Borg Scale rating of 3 for breathlessness after...
- The interval since the last pulmonary rehabilitation is less than three months.
- Contraindications to vibration therapy: pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases (with a pacemaker or stent), intervertebral disc diseases, tendinitis...
- Inability to undergo training or walk due to physical factors, such as being bedridden for an extended period, relying on a ventilator for an...
- Underwent lower limb-related surgery within the past year or is in the recovery period post-surgery.
- Currently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 40.
- Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
- Disease Severity: FEV1 \< 50% or COPD patients who have used systemic corticosteroids due to an acute exacerbation of COPD within the past year and are currently in a stable condition.
- Willingness to participate in vibration exercise intervention and ability to comply with the study activities, including signing the informed consent form.
- Clear consciousness, normal cognitive function, and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese for understanding experimental procedures and relevant instructions.
- Engages in regular physical activity, exercising at least 3 times a week for over 30 minutes, with a Borg Scale rating of 3 for breathlessness after exercise.
- The interval since the last pulmonary rehabilitation is less than three months.
- Contraindications to vibration therapy: pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases (with a pacemaker or stent), intervertebral disc diseases, tendinitis, arthritis, hernia, presence of tumors, orthopedic or trauma-related...
- Inability to undergo training or walk due to physical factors, such as being bedridden for an extended period, relying on a ventilator for an extended period, prone to dizziness, central nervous system disorders, etc.
- Underwent lower limb-related surgery within the past year or is in the recovery period post-surgery.
- Currently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment.
- Participation in other research studies.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taipei, Wenshan Dist, Taiwan
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?
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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 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taipei, Wenshan Dist, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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