Study heart function during rest and exercise in COPD
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study measures how well the right side of your heart works when you are resting and when you exercise, in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may help researchers better understand COPD-related heart strain and guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You have COPD, based on lung testing showing FEV1/FVC less than 0.7
- You are age 40 or older
- Your COPD has not worsened in the last 3 months
- Your COPD treatment has not changed in the last 3 weeks
- You do not need very high oxygen (over 6 liters per minute at rest or over 10 during activity)
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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