Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain and Peripheral Muscle Dysfunction in COPD Patients
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- COPD Patients
- Sponsor
- 5 Santé
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Cellular effects of exercise training at the ventilatory threshold intensity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the underlying mechanisms of improved exercise tolerance in COPD patients after training program.
Detailed Description
Training protocol used is based on recommendations (Nici et al., 2006) and was previously used in our group (Varray et al., 1991; Vallet et al., 1997). A minimum of 20 sessions in 4-6 weeks were proposed. The exercise intensity of exercise corresponds to target heart rate at ventilatory threshold measured during incremental exercise test. Training at this intensity allowed us to individualize effort for each patient.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Sedentary mild to severe COPD patients
Exclusion Criteria
- •Neuromuscular disease
- •Chronic heart failure
- •Renal diseases
- •Liver diseases
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Cellular effects of exercise training at the ventilatory threshold intensity
Time Frame: 6 to 8 weeks