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Exercise Training for Right Ventricular Dysfunction in COPD
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Led By Lindsay Forbes, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 hour
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Study Summary
This trial will assess how COPD affects heart function and explore new treatments to improve outcomes.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with COPD, confirmed by specific lung function tests and signs of pulmonary artery enlargement. Participants should not have had a recent COPD flare-up or changes in treatment, must be able to exercise on a bike, and not already doing regular intense workouts. They can't join if they have severe heart issues, untreated sleep apnea, extreme body weight, certain blood conditions or are pregnant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study focuses on how the right side of the heart functions in people with COPD when facing high lung pressure at rest and during exercise. It aims to uncover patterns of dysfunction that could lead to improved treatments for these patients.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves exercise training as an intervention rather than medication or surgery, typical side effects might include muscle soreness, fatigue or shortness of breath during physical activity.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 1 hour
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 hour
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Right ventricular-arterial coupling measured by conductance catheter
Secondary outcome measures
Cardiac output measured by pulmonary artery catheter
Distal pulmonary vascular pruning measured by computed tomography
Health-related quality of life by Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire
+8 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: COPD with pulmonary artery enlargementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete testing to identify patterns of right ventricular dysfunction. If a participant decides to participate in the optional exercise training program, the participant will complete exercise training followed by repeat testing to determine the impact of exercise training on right ventricular dysfunction.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Exercise training
2019
Completed Phase 1
~1110
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Colorado, DenverLead Sponsor
1,738 Previous Clinical Trials
2,149,490 Total Patients Enrolled
Lindsay Forbes, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Colorado, Denver
1 Previous Clinical Trials
12 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have sleep apnea that has not been treated.I haven't had a severe COPD flare-up or used steroids in the last 3 months.I have a condition that prevents me from exercising on a bike.My COPD treatment has not changed in the last 3 weeks.My heart scans show pulmonary artery enlargement not during a COPD flare-up.I need more than 6 liters per minute of oxygen to breathe at rest.I have interstitial lung disease.I currently have cancer.I need more than 10 liters per minute of oxygen when I move around.I have swelling in my neck veins or slight swelling in my limbs.I do not have uncontrolled heart problems or severe diabetes.I live over 90 miles away from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus or cannot attend thrice-weekly exercise sessions.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: COPD with pulmonary artery enlargement
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are those over 45 years of age able to partake in this experiment?
"The ages of 40 and 80 bracket the parameters for participation in this experiment, as specified in its entrance qualifications."
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Might I be accepted for enrollment in this clinical experiment?
"To be eligible, prospective participants should have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and fall between the ages of 40 to 80. This trial is on track to recruit 36 people in total."
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Are recruitment efforts still underway for this research project?
"The aforementioned study is no longer seeking patients as of May 31st 2023, according to information available on clinicaltrials.gov. Nevertheless, there are 408 other trials for which enrollment is still open at this time."
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