Impact loading training in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study examining the feasibility and tolerance of this intervention and its effect on bone health

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620001085965
• Lead Sponsor: Curtin University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-10-20
• Last Update Posted: 4 September 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

People who have confirmed diagnosis of COPD according to the current Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria and are referred to the PRP at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals.

Exclusion Criteria

(i) take prescription medication known to affect bone metabolism; (ii) have any significant injury or surgical intervention that impairs their capacity to participate in weight bearing activity; (iii) have any past or present evidence of a fragility fracture; (iv) have any co-morbid condition thought to significantly compromise performance during the assessments and intervention; (v) are unable to understand spoken or written English.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified