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

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Taoyuan District, Taiwan, 61363