Indoor heat and body strain in older adults with COPD
Part of Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how older adults with COPD respond to high indoor temperatures. It will test how well your body handles heat, which might help improve advice on staying safe during hot weather.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) for at least 5 years
- Your COPD is stable – no flare-ups or chest infections in the last 6 weeks
- You are not currently a smoker
- You can communicate in English or French and give written consent
- You do not have other unstable health conditions that make exercise unsafe
- You have not been working or exercising in hot environments recently
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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