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Interval Exercise for COPD and Sleep Apnea

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Madalina Macrea, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying an exercise strategy to help reduce functional decline in veterans with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for veterans with Overlap Syndrome, which means they have both COPD and OSA. They must show cognitive function with a MoCA score over 20. Those who already do structured exercise, need daytime oxygen, have recent heart issues or hospitalization, orthopedic problems limiting walking, or a high fall risk cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to develop an exercise program specifically for veterans with Overlap Syndrome to prevent early functional decline. It will measure the impact of interval exercise on participation in life situations, physical activity levels, and cardiovascular health.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated in the provided information, typical side effects from starting an exercise regimen may include muscle soreness, fatigue, shortness of breath especially if participants have pre-existing lung conditions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Concentration of Serum hs-CRP (mg/dL)
Number of Daily Steps
Scale number on Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Experimental Design is a randomized trial of Moderate intensity interval training (5-minute intervals at 50% VO2peak 3 times weekly for 12 weeks) in Veterans with COPD and OSA compared with standard of care controls
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the control group will be instructed to maintain their routine activity level for 12 weeks
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Exercise
2016
Completed Phase 1
~760

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,610 Previous Clinical Trials
3,305,156 Total Patients Enrolled
Madalina Macrea, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorSalem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA

Media Library

Exercise Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05254431 — N/A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Research Study Groups: Usual Care, Exercise
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05254431 — N/A
Exercise 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05254431 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many individuals are currently participating in this investigation?

"Affirmative. The details provided on clinicaltrials.gov reveal that the enrollment phase of this medical trial is underway, with 28 participants being recruited from 1 site since its inception on April 1st 2022 and last update on April 20th 2022."

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Are any more individuals being admitted to this clinical research program?

"That is true. According to the information furnished on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial has been recruiting since April 1st 2022 and the latest update was made on April 20th of that same year. The experiment requires 28 volunteers from a single medical facility."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
Pennsylvania
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
The Effect of Interval Exercise on Functional Outcomes in Veterans With COPD and OSA
2022. "The Effect of Interval Exercise on Functional Outcomes in Veterans With COPD and OSA". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05254431.
~13 spots leftby Apr 2026
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