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The Effect of Interval Exercise on Functional Outcomes in Veterans With COPD and OSA
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
The term "Overlap Syndrome" (OS) is used to describe the presence of both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a single patient. Due to premature aging, patients with OS are prone to developing functional decline up to 20 years earlier than the general population. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) evaluates functional status in chronic pulmonary disease globally in 5 domains. The investigators propose to study validated outcomes in 3 of these domains: 1) participation in life situations; 2) physical activity; and 3) cardiovascular health. The investigators long-term goal is to develop an exercise strategy tailored to Veterans with OS which will reduce the risk of functional decline through increased PA.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2022-04-01
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2025-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Exercise
Novel Moderate Intensity Interval Exercise 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
Locations (1)
Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
Salem, Virginia, United States