Exoskeleton walking help for COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have COPD with moderate to severe breathing problems, confirmed by a breathing test.
- You are between 45 and 75 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You must pass a breathing test and get your doctor's permission to join.
- You do not have other lung or heart conditions that could make treadmill walking unsafe.
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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