Blood flow restriction exercise for COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding mild blood flow restriction to aerobic exercise can improve lung function, exercise capacity, and inflammation in people with stable COPD. You would exercise on a bike or treadmill while wearing soft cuffs on your legs to lightly restrict blood flow.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with COPD and your condition is stable (no flare-ups or hospital stays in the last 4 weeks)
- You can walk at least 150 meters in 6 minutes without stopping
- You do not have serious blood vessel problems, blood clots, or leg artery disease
- You are not anemic and do not have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
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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