Exploring the Effects of Aerobic Exercise Combined with BFRT on Patients with COPD

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age30-85
SponsorNational Cheng Kung University

About this trial

Investigate the effects of exercise training on the cardiopulmonary function and exercise capacity in COPD patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

COPD classified as levels 2-4.

Stable condition without worsening in the past three months.

No participation in any rehabilitation program within the past six months.

Ability to understand and follow verbal commands and cooperate with an exercise training program.

Disqualifiers

Unconscious or unable to cooperate with the evaluator.

Hospitalization due to acute illness within the past three months.

Severe joint diseases or history of lower limb surgery.

Severe cardiovascular disease (e.g., presence of a cardiac pacemaker or acute myocardial infarction within the past six months).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Aerobic exercise intervention
  • Disease and exercise suggestion
  • Blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators