Blood flow restriction rehab for COPD balance and mobility
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a special exercise method that uses a cuff to limit blood flow in the arms or legs while you exercise. It may help improve your balance and ability to move around if you have COPD.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be medically stable before starting the study.
- You must have moderate to moderately severe COPD, with a lung test showing FEV1/FVC below 70% and FEV1 between 30% and 80% of normal.
- You must be willing to participate and follow the study plan.
- You cannot have had recent upper abdominal surgery, lung cancer, open fracture, mental disorder, active cancer, or severe high blood pressure.
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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