Manual therapy for better walking in COPD
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if manual therapy (hands-on techniques like massage and joint mobilization) can improve walking patterns in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The therapy aims to help you walk better and with more confidence.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 40 years or older.
- Your COPD must be stable (no recent flare-ups) for at least 4 weeks.
- Your COPD severity must be GOLD stage 1, 2, or 3 (mild to severe, not very severe).
- You cannot use a walking aid like a cane or walker.
- You cannot be on long-term oxygen therapy.
- You must not have other conditions affecting movement or balance, such as arthritis, heart disease, or neurological problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether a wearable robotic suit (exoskeleton) that helps you walk can improve how your breathing and walking work together. This might make walking easier and less tiring for people with COPD.
This trial studies whether doing a combination of endurance exercises can help people with COPD walk better and do everyday activities with less limitation. It compares an exercise approach aimed at improving walking function and daily movement.
This study tests whether a personalized music program can help people with COPD walk more and feel better. The music changes based on your walking speed to keep you motivated during a pulmonary rehab program.
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze how you walk (your gait) to help detect COPD early. It compares walking patterns of people with COPD to those without, which could lead to better and earlier diagnosis.
This trial tests whether adding light therapy to a standard exercise program helps people with severe COPD breathe better and do more in their daily lives. It might be especially helpful if you have advanced COPD and can still walk.
This study looks at whether a walking exercise program can help people with COPD (a lung condition) feel better and breathe easier. It is designed for people who are currently in the hospital and can do gentle walking.
Hear when a new Gait Biomechanics trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.