Chair-based vs standard exercise for COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This clinical trial compares a chair-based exercise program with a standard exercise program for people with COPD. If you have COPD and get short of breath with activity, this study may help you find an exercise routine that works for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with COPD by a doctor.
- You feel short of breath when you exert yourself (like walking or climbing stairs).
- You have been stable (no infection or flare-up) in the last 4 weeks.
- You know how to use a smartphone.
- You do not have severe heart disease, other major health problems that make exercise unsafe, or need high-flow oxygen (more than 3-4 liters per minute).
- You have not done a pulmonary rehab program in the last 12 months.
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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