Status:
UNKNOWN
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Upper Limb Exercise in COPD Patients
Lead Sponsor:
European University Cyprus
Collaborating Sponsors:
Nicosia General Hospital
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of upper limb exercise training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. For the purpose of the study, a controlled trial will be c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of COPD confirmed by clinical examination and a pulmonary function test
- Stable clinical condition (without recent respiratory system infections or any exacerbation of the disease)
- Patients must be willing to re evaluate at the end of the study
- Patients must be willing to give written consent for their participation in the study
Exclusion
- Age \< 18 years old
- Unstable cardiac disease
- Musculoskeletal and neurological diseases that could affect exercise performance or preclude exercise
- Patients of COPD final stage or other serious disease final stage
- Significant cognitive or psychiatric impairment that would lead to an inability to follow simple commands in a group setting
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 14 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03863717
Start Date
December 14 2017
End Date
May 31 2020
Last Update
January 28 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Respiratory Clinic, Nicosia General Hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus