Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Breathing Helium-Hyperoxia During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alberta
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether breathing helium-hyperoxia during exercise in a pulmonary rehabilitation program can improve the exercise tolerance and health related quality of life o...
Detailed Description
It is well accepted that the exercise training as part of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program can improve exercise tolerance, functional status and quality of life in patients with COPD. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- FEV1/FVC\<70% predicted;
- FEV1\<70% predicted;
- RV\>140% predicted.
Exclusion
- Cardiovascular contraindications to exercise;
- Musculoskeletal abnormalities that limit exercise tolerance;
- SpO2\<85% during a constant work rate test;
- On supplemental oxygen.
- Exacerbation within the last month
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00406705
Start Date
March 1 2005
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
May 4 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Caritas Centre for Lung Health
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5K 0L4