Exploring the Effects of Aerobic Exercise Combined with BFRT on Patients with COPD
Recruiting · NCT06756646 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: National Cheng Kung University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Aerobic exercise interventionBlood flow restriction (BFR) interventionDisease and exercise suggestion
What this trial is about
Investigate the effects of exercise training on the cardiopulmonary function and exercise capacity in COPD patients.
Who can take part
Age range
30 Years to 85 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- COPD classified as levels 2-4.
- Stable condition without worsening in the past three months.
- No participation in any rehabilitation program within the past six months.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal commands and cooperate with an exercise training program.
Exclusion criteria
- Unconscious or unable to cooperate with the evaluator.
- Hospitalization due to acute illness within the past three months.
- Severe joint diseases or history of lower limb surgery.
- Severe cardiovascular disease (e.g., presence of a cardiac pacemaker or acute myocardial infarction within the past six months).
- Dependence on oxygen supply.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- National Cheng Kung University Hostipal - Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan