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Improve Muscle Weakness in Patient With COPD
Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of combining aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) training in patients with emphysematous chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study aimed to determine whether adding BFR to aerobic exercise could enhance muscle strength and functional capacity compared with conventional training alone. The findings demonstrated that aerobic exercise combined with BFR significantly improved lower-limb muscle strength, exercise tolerance, and functional performance in patients with emphysematous COPD. These results suggest that BFR-assisted aerobic training may serve as an effective and safe rehabilitation strategy to improve physical function and quality of life in this population.
Official title: Aerobic Exercise Combined With Blood Flow Restriction Improves Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity In Patients With Emphysematous COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-06-10
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic Exercise Combined with Blood Flow Restriction
Aerobic exercise combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) is a rehabilitation technique in which patients perform low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as treadmill or cycling training, while a specialized cuff is applied around the proximal part of the limb to partially restrict blood flow. This method aims to enhance muscle strength and functional performance using lower exercise intensity, making it suitable for patients with limited exercise tolerance, such as individuals with COPD.
Aerobic exercise
The control group performed conventional aerobic exercise training at low to moderate intensity without the application of blood flow restriction. The program included activities such as treadmill walking or cycling to improve cardiovascular endurance, functional capacity, and overall physical fitness in patients with COPD.