Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of a Diaphragmatic Breathing Training Program in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
COPD
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Diaphragmatic dysfunction and alterations of thoracoabdominal motions are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Several studies have described an impairment in diaphrag...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- (1) age between 50 and 80 years; (2) a post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) \< 80% of the predicted value and a FEV1/ forced vital capacity (CVF) ratio \< 0,7; (3) stable respiratory/clinical condition without changes in medication and symptoms (dyspnea, volume or color of sputum) for at least 4 weeks before admission to the study; and (4) receiving regular treatment with inhaled bronchodilators and steroids.
Exclusion
- (1) presence of other pulmonary, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal diseases; (2) previously participation in any exercise-training program in the last 2 years before participating in this study; and (3) current smokers.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01223807
Start Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
October 19 2010
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