Inclined vs. standard exercise for COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares walking on an incline to standard walking for people with COPD. It aims to find which exercise method is better for improving breathing and mobility.
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Who can take part
- You must be a U.S. military veteran.
- You must have COPD with a breathing test showing an FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.7 and FEV1 between 30% to 80% of predicted.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be under 35.
- You cannot have conditions that affect walking, like severe back pain, diabetes with nerve damage, or poor leg circulation.
- You must not need oxygen during rest or exercise, and you cannot take medications that change your mood or energy use.
- You must get clearance from a doctor after a heart and lung stress test.
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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