Status:
COMPLETED
High Flow Nasal Cannula During Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung University
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
55-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to compare and assess the immediate and long-term effects on pulmonary rehabilitation training with the usage of HFNC or conventional oxygen therapy device. The h...
Detailed Description
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is one of the most recommended methods to improve the muscle function of COPD patients. By exercise training, even patients with severe COPD can increase muscle strength, impr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 55 years
- COPD patients with confirmed pulmonary function test results of FEV1\<70%
- Regular follow-up at the pulmonary medicine clinic
- Stable condition without acute exacerbation
- No pulmonary rehabilitation training within a year
- None oxygen usage at home
- No smoking history or quit smoking
- Inform consent signed
Exclusion
- Fever (Body Temperature \>37.5°C)
- Acute infection symptoms
- Unstable cardiovascular status (Eg: Blood pressure \>150/100 mmHg after medication usage, angina pectoris, or abnormal ECG)
- Activity restrictions due to orthopedic or neuromuscular disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03237962
Start Date
August 1 2016
End Date
August 1 2018
Last Update
February 25 2019
Active Locations (2)
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Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan District, Taiwan, 33305
2
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan District, Taiwan, 61363