A 12 Week Physical Training Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT00744484
- Lead Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether water based or land based group training is more effective for people with COPD.
- Detailed Description
COPD is a more common diagnosis today compared to 20 years ago, and the group is growing fast. The suffering caused by COPD and the financial cost to society is on the increasing. The principal causes of COPD are smoking and inactivity. So far it is poorly understood wich form of exercise is the most effective in training this condition.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 22
Inclusion Criteria
- COPD GOLD II
- Not taking part in physical activity during the last year
Exclusion Criteria
- COPD GOLD I, III, IV
- Pain in the legs that make activity difficult
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method VO2 peak 12 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Health related quality of life 12 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Levanger Hosp
🇳🇴Levanger, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
Levanger Hosp🇳🇴Levanger, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway