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Fatiguing Exercise for COPD
Study Summary
This trial will investigate whether localized exercise results in greater limb muscle fatigue for COPD patients due to reduced oxygen and metabolism levels.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- My cancer was diagnosed within the last 3 years.I have diabetes.My heart condition is stable.You have smoked the equivalent of one pack a day for 15 years or more.I have chronic low oxygen or high carbon dioxide levels in my blood.You have health conditions that make it unsafe for you to do exercise testing.You have a body mass index (BMI) higher than 30.My condition has worsened in the last 3 months.I have COPD with specific lung function test results.My lung function tests show I don't have airway blockage.You have skin on your thigh that is thicker than 15 millimeters.I have a muscle, nerve, or joint disease.Your physical activity score is higher than 9 on the Voorips questionnaire.You have been doing regular exercise or training in the last 2 months.
- Group 1: Oxygen
- Group 2: Room air
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I fulfill the criteria to take part in this examination?
"This clinical trial seeks to recruit 20 individuals aged between 50 and 75 with a history of chronic airflow obstruction. Patients must have COPD (FEV1/FVC < 0.70 and FEV1 < 0.80 predicted) or be healthy subjects (no evidence of airways obstruction, i.e., FEV1/FVC > 0.70 and FEV1 > 0.80 predicted). Additionally, participants should possess a smoking record exceeding 15 pack-years in duration."
Is enrollment to this trial still ongoing?
"Contrary to what is listed on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not presently looking for participants. It was posted in September 2011 and last updated in February 2014; however, there are 677 other trials that currently require patients."
Is there an age restriction for participating in this medical experiment?
"This trial is specifically seeking out elderly participants aged 50-75 years old."
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