Pulmonary rehabilitation frequency for COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares different schedules of pulmonary rehabilitation (exercise and breathing training) to see which frequency works best for people with COPD. It aims to improve breathing, fitness, and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a COPD diagnosis confirmed by a breathing test (spirometry).
- You experience shortness of breath during daily activities (score of 2 or more on the mMRC scale).
- You are able to take part in physical exercise and attend the center 1-3 days per week.
- You have not done a full pulmonary rehabilitation program in the last 6 months.
- You do not have unstable heart or muscle/joint problems that limit exercise, severe memory or thinking problems, or active cancer treatment.
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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