Status:
COMPLETED
Elastic Tape Relieves Symptoms and Improves Health-related Quality of Life in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Sao Paulo
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
MALE
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
* The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of elastic tape in individuals with mild to very severe COPD. * The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the ET infl...
Detailed Description
Background: The elastic tape (ET) is a novel intervention that has been shown to improve exercise capacity acutely in laboratory tests; however, its effect on a patient's daily life remains poorly kno...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Mild to severe COPD diagnosis (according to the GOLD 2022 classification);
- Males;
- Non-obese (BMI≤29.9kg/m2);
- Former smokers;
- Clinically stable (i.e.,without exacerbations for at least 30 days);
- In medical follow-up at a University tertiary hospital specialized for COPD assistance
- Consent to participate voluntarily in the study and signed the Patients' consent form.
Exclusion
- Asthma-COPD overlap;
- Continuous use of oxygen therapy;
- Postoperative thoracic surgery;
- Open wounds or skin diseases on the chest or abdomen;
- Allergic skin reactions to the use of adhesive bandages, plasters, or other adhesive materials;
- Cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease that compromise any assessments;
- Undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation(PR);
- Participating in other research studies;
- Unability to understand our questionnaire.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04415957
Start Date
February 1 2019
End Date
May 1 2022
Last Update
November 16 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Clinical Hospital of São Paulo University medical school (HCFMUSP)
São Paulo, Brazil, 05360-160