Strength training study for people with COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a maximal strength training program can help people with COPD who are stable. It is looking at people with moderate-to-severe airflow limitation and excludes several other lung and health problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have COPD diagnosed based on breathing test results (FEV1/FVC under 70% and FEV1 under 50% of predicted).
- Your COPD symptoms are stable right now (not in an acute flare).
- You do not have any other lung disease besides COPD.
- You do not have type 2 diabetes or other significant metabolic diseases.
- You have not had a respiratory infection in the past 4 weeks.
- You do not need long-term oxygen therapy on a daily/ongoing basis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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