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The Effect of Gait Training Using Different Slope Types on Balance in COPD Patients
Led by Acibadem University · Updated on 2025-06-13
51
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
59 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Although COPD is basically a respiratory system disease, its effects are not limited to the respiratory system. In this context, one parameter affected in COPD patients is balance. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of assessing balance and incorporating it into treatment options such as pulmonary rehabilitation. In this context, we aim to diversify the training by using different slope types (downhill, level, uphill) in aerobic exercise training, which is a strong component of pulmonary rehabilitation, and to evaluate the effect of slope type on balance. Testing different types of inclines in aerobic exercise training has the potential to result in different muscular gains. We anticipate that this may result in different balance gains.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Gait Training Using Different Slope Types on Balance in COPD Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with COPD (groups A, B, or E according to GOLD assessment)
- Able to walk independently
- No exercise contraindications
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe COPD (GOLD stage 4) by spirometry
- Presence of low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia)
- Participated in another pulmonary rehabilitation program within the last 6 months
- Experienced a COPD exacerbation in the past month
- Diagnosed with other respiratory diseases like asthma or bronchiectasis
- History of lung surgery
- Orthopedic, neurological, or heart disease affecting exercise ability
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes
- Presence of cancer
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, Eyüp Sultan, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
M
Meryem Bektaş Karakuş, Research Assistant
CONTACT
A
Alis Kostanoğlu, Assoc. Prof.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
3
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