Modifying Exercise for the COPD Patient

Completed

Conditions studied: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Arthritis, Pain

In brief

This study will test whether using the Biodex BioStep Semi Recumbent Elliptical for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with arthritic limitations will improve participation in a pulmonary rehab program compared to the Nustep elliptical. The main outcome of participation will be measured by the number of exercise sessions the patient is able to complete during their pulmonary rehabilitation program. In addition, distance walked in six minutes, dyspnea score, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) score, Pain Scale Index score, and finally, the Dartmouth Quality of Life index (DQL) will be assessed in both groups. It is believed that the new machine will provide better overall outcomes compared to the traditional machine.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02143206

Run by

Angela N Fellner PhD CCRP

People needed

33

Starts

2012-09-01

Expected to finish

2014-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• COPD Patient
• Osteoarthritic limitations in upper or lower extremities, or spine
• Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)1 less than 70%
• Forced Expiratory Volume/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV/FVC) ratio less than 70%

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Where it is running

• TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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