Status:
COMPLETED
BRAIN, Symptoms, and Physical Activity in COPD
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
COPD
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Eligibility:
MALE
40+ years
Brief Summary
Persons with COPD have both chronic musculoskeletal pain and dyspnea that require accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately to optimize functional status. The investigators propose to use advanced ...
Detailed Description
COPD is the nation's third leading cause of death and affects up to 11% of all VA healthcare patients. Patients with COPD experience significant dyspnea despite optimization of medical therapy. In add...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Greater than or equal to 40 years of age
- Clinical diagnosis of COPD defined as either a ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity \< 0.70 or chest CT evidence of emphysema or prior documentation of FEV1/FVC ratio of \< 0.7 and clinical evidence of COPD (defined as 10 pack-year cigarette smoking history, dyspnea, or on bronchodilators)
- Will participate in a physical activity intervention or exercise program
- Competent to provide informed consent
- Willingness to make return visits and be available by telephone for duration of study
Exclusion
- Female sex
- Claustrophobia
- History of seizures
- Known brain lesion
- Current diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychotic disorder
- Cognitive disorder such as dementia
- Known metal in body including:
- shrapnel
- surgical medical clips
- implants
- pacemakers
- metal-based tattoos
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04291131
Start Date
July 1 2020
End Date
June 30 2024
Last Update
August 15 2025
Active Locations (1)
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130-4817