Tai Chi After Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD: A Randomized Trial
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
In brief
The main purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of a 6-month tai chi exercise program as compared to a 6-month group walking program and standard care for patients with COPD that have recently completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01998724
- Run by
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- People needed
- 90
- Starts
- 2012-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2018-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-10-03
Who can join
Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- COPD defined as FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume in 1 second)/FVC (Forced vital capacity) <0.70 or chest CT evidence of emphysema
- Age > 40 years
- Any severity of COPD as defined by GOLD (Global Obstructive Lung Disease) stages 1, 2,3, or 4
- Completion of standard pulmonary rehabilitation of at least 8 weeks duration within 24 weeks prior to study entry* *Defined as attending 65% of the program's sessions with a minimum of 10 sessions
You may not qualify if…
- COPD exacerbation requiring steroids, antibiotics, ED visit or hospitalization within the past 2 weeks unless physician deems subject at baseline
- Hypoxemia on walk test (O2 sat < 85% on oxygen)
- Inability to ambulate due to vascular or other neuromuscular conditions that would preclude a walk test
- Clinical signs of unstable cardiovascular disease (ie. chest pain on walk test)
- Severe cognitive dysfunction (documented Mini-Mental Status Exam ≤ 24)
- Non-English speaking
- Current regular practice of tai chi
- Current diagnosis of lung cancer or treated for lung cancer within the past 5 years
- Unstable/untreated mental health issue that precludes informed consent or otherwise affects ability to participate in the intervention
Where it is running
- VA Healthcare System — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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