Real-Time Support for Exercise Persistence in COPD

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis

In brief

The purpose of this exploratory study is to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of an exercise persistence intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following pulmonary rehabilitation (PR).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00373932

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

17

Starts

2006-05-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-12-07

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Moderate to severe COPD (FEV1/FVC <70% and FEV1%<80%)
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Age 40 or older
• Willingness to complete a 6 month program

You may not qualify if…

• Illnesses such as bronchiectasis, active malignancies or other end stage diseases
• Plans to continue in a maintenance program after rehabilitation.

Where it is running

• University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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