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Exploring the Effects of Aerobic Exercise Combined with BFRT on Patients with COPD
Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University
Summary
Investigate the effects of exercise training on the cardiopulmonary function and exercise capacity in COPD patients.
Official title: Exploring the Effects of Aerobic Exercise Combined with Blood Flow Restriction Training on Exercise Capacity, Cardiopulmonary Functions, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-11-20
Completion Date
2030-12-31
Last Updated
2025-01-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic exercise intervention
The aerobic exercise intervention will utilize an ergometer. The program will be conducted 2-3 times per week over a 3-month period.
Disease and exercise suggestion
The participants will be provided by educational program about COPD self-care and home-based exercise approach.
Blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention
Blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention will combine aerobic exercise on the ergometer with BFR training. The program will be conducted 2-3 times per week over a 3-month period.
Locations (1)
National Cheng Kung University Hostipal
Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan