Light therapy with lung rehab for severe COPD
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD and are in the stable phase, not having a flare-up.
- Your COPD is classified as GOLD stage 3 or 4 (severe or very severe).
- You are able to walk on your own.
- You do not have conditions like recent heart attack, uncontrolled blood pressure, or a pacemaker.
- You have not had skin issues, recent tattoos, or cancer treatment that would prevent light therapy.
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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