Exercise vs laser for restless legs in COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether interval walking or laser therapy can ease restless leg symptoms in patients with COPD. It aims to find a helpful treatment that can be done at home.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a man between 40 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 2 years
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25.5 and 29.0
- You have restless leg symptoms that get worse when sitting or lying down and improve with movement
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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