HIIT vs moderate exercise in COPD: oxygen, lungs, strength
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) for people with COPD. It looks at how these exercises affect oxygen levels, lung function, and muscle strength, and may help you find the best way to improve your health.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of COPD (chronic lung disease).
- Your COPD is at stage 2, 3, or 4 (moderate to very severe).
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You are feeling stable (no recent flare-ups or hospital stays).
- You do not have balance, heart, or serious joint problems that could interfere with exercise.
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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