Passive heat therapy for COPD in non-smokers
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether using passive heat (warming therapy, not exercise) can improve breathing and body comfort in people with COPD who are not currently flaring up. It may help by seeing if heat changes how well you tolerate breathing and physical activity during testing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You do not smoke and have never been a regular smoker
- You are over 40 years old
- Your COPD has been stable with no flare-ups for more than 6 weeks
- You are not currently in a structured exercise program for lung disease (pulmonary rehabilitation)
- You do not have certain serious heart or stroke problems or unstable blood pressure
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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