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The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-01-22
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
221 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Persons with COPD benefit from being physically active, but they are often limited by chronic musculoskeletal pain. This project will determine whether a non-pharmacologic, integrated, technology-mediated walking and Tai Chi mindfulness intervention can improve physical function in Veterans with COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain. The proposed research addresses VA Rehabilitation R\&D Service's high priority area of improving health-related quality of life by reducing disease burden and maximizing function in Veterans with chronic disease.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female participants aged 40 years and older
- Clinical diagnosis of COPD defined by a smoking history of more than 10 pack-years and either a FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.70 or chest CT evidence of emphysema
- Numeric rating scale pain score greater than 3 lasting more than 3 months
- Self-reported ability to walk at least one block, bend at the hip, and transfer weight from one leg to another
- Ability to complete an 800 feet walk with Fitbit Inspire-2 recording at least 90% accuracy compared to manual step counts
- Access to a computer or smartphone with internet connection or willingness to use study site computers
- Access to videoconferencing audio and video capabilities
- Competent to provide informed consent and willingness to attend study visits
You will not qualify if you...
- COPD exacerbation within the past 1 month
- Unstable cardiovascular disease including active coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, or uncontrolled hypertension
- Oxygen saturation below 85% during baseline 4-meter walk
- High risk of falling demonstrated by inability to perform 5 chair stand tests
- Inability to walk
- Inability to complete questionnaires
- Failure to collect at least 7 out of 10 days of baseline step counts
- Active substance abuse
- Participation in a regular exercise or Tai Chi program in the past 3 months
- Concurrent participation in another interventional research study
- Receiving hospice or end-of-life palliative care
- Undergoing active medical treatments likely to increase pain such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130-4817
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Research Team
M
Marilyn L Moy, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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