Investigation of a portable, non-invasive vibrator (the Respiratory Assist Device-RAD) to reduce breathlessness in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- BreathlessnessChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRespiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12613001228774
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Lyndal Maxwell
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 35
Inclusion Criteria
Diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC <0.7).
Stable condition (no chest infections, hospital admissions or change in medications within the last month, no increase in shortness of breath).
Recently referred to pulmonary rehabilitation and having completed a six minute walk test.
Able to understand written and spoken English.
Exclusion Criteria
Participants with implanted electrophysiological devices.
Unable to exercise due to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular or neurological conditions.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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