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The Effect of Gait Training Using Different Slope Types on Balance in COPD Patients
Sponsor: Acibadem University
Summary
Although COPD is basically a respiratory system disease, its effects are not limited to the respiratory system. In this context, one parameter affected in COPD patients is balance. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of assessing balance and incorporating it into treatment options such as pulmonary rehabilitation. In this context, we aim to diversify the training by using different slope types (downhill, level, uphill) in aerobic exercise training, which is a strong component of pulmonary rehabilitation, and to evaluate the effect of slope type on balance. Testing different types of inclines in aerobic exercise training has the potential to result in different muscular gains. We anticipate that this may result in different balance gains.
Official title: The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training at Different Slope Types on Balance in COPD Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2025-04-09
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2025-06-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Level walking training
For 8 weeks, level walking training will be done 2 times a week at a slope of 0 degrees.
Downhill walking training
For 8 weeks, downhill walking training will be done 2 times a week at a slope of -10 degrees.
Uphill walking training
For 8 weeks, uphill walking training will be done 2 times a week at a slope of +10 degrees.
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, Eyüp Sultan, Turkey (Türkiye)