Mind-Body Exercise for COPD: A Pilot Study
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- COPD
- Registration Number
- NCT01007903
- Lead Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Brief Summary
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of feasibility and preliminary effects of a 12 week tai chi intervention vs. usual care in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
- physician diagnosis of COPD
- FEV1<65% of predicted and FEV1/FVC<0.70
- ≥45 years old
Exclusion Criteria
- COPD exacerbation requiring ER visit or hospitalization within past month
- planned major pulmonary intervention in coming 3 months
- severe peripheral vascular disease/claudication or other physical condition precluding walk test
- inability to perform bicycle ergometry
- severe cognitive dysfunction (MMSE ≤ 24)
- inability to speak English
- current participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation or regular practice of tai chi
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Study feasibility
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life Exercise capacity
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States