Comparison of Two Programs to Encourage Physical Activity in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Lung Diseases, Obstructive

In brief

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, and difficulty exercising. Increasing exercise and physical activity may relieve the symptoms of COPD and may also slow the progression of the disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a lifestyle activity program versus a traditional exercise program at increasing the amount of physical activity among individuals with COPD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00328484

Run by

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

People needed

318

Starts

2002-01-01

Expected to finish

2007-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-07-29

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Expiratory airflow limitation such that FEV1/FVC is less than or equal to 70% and the FEV₁ is greater than or equal to 20% of the predicted amount
• Physical disability, including self-reported difficulty with walking a city block, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying groceries, performing household activities such as cleaning and doing yard work, or getting out of a chair
• Currently lives within a 35-mile radius of Wake Forest University
• Plans to reside in Forsyth County, North Carolina for the entire study
• Willing and able to participate in all aspects of the trial

You may not qualify if…

• Undergoing treatment for cancer
• Severe congestive heart failure
• Stroke
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Coronary artery disease
• Valvular heart disease
• Major psychiatric disease
• Severe anemia
• Liver or kidney disease
• Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension
• Orthopedic impairment
• Blindness or deafness
• Oxygen desaturation during exercise to less than 90%, at a heart rate less than 50% of predicted maximum for participant's age and without supplemental oxygen
• Inability to exercise due to a physical disability or positive exercise stress test
• Alcohol consumption of greater than two drinks per day in the 2 months prior to study entry

Where it is running

• Wake Forest University — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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