Effect of overload and relief of air excess in the lungs on exercise capacity in people with Pulmonary Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; J44.9

• Registration Number: RBR-82qrd2
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

We will test 21 patients to reach a final eligible 7 patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease stage severe or very-severe and aged 40 to 75 years ; free of exacerbation for at least 2 months; on regular use of prescription drugs; should be able to perform spirometry and exercise testing; both gender; without important comorbidities like other chronic obstructive lung disease or cardiopathy; free of chronic domiciliar oxygen therapy

Exclusion Criteria

Patient with ischemic heart disease ; recent myocardial infarction; pulmonary arterial hypertension; uncontrolled systemic hypertension; diabetes mellitus or anemia ; furthermore can not participate in the study patients with severe aortic stenosis or musculoskeletal or rheumatic diseases and inability to use cycle ergometer for any reason

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified