Therapeutic-rehabilitative interventions supported by music can be considered important resources in many clinical contexts. Some studies report the improvement of psychological (i.e. anxiety) and physiological parameters such for example, dyspnea, blood pressure, quality of life, sleep disturbances, etc. through voice, singing, exercise with wind instruments, and sometimes listening to music. Among the various instruments proposed to support the physical training of COPD patients, music was also tested and, in particular, music as a distracting auditory stimulus (DAS) has been used to increase exercise and physical activity adherence and to reduce the perception of dyspnea in COPD subjects.
This randomized controlled trial will compare -in patients with COPD and CRF- the effects of the addiction of music to the training on exercise capacity (possible improvement of endurance and reduction of fatigue and dyspnea) with respect to the usual rehabilitation modality (no music).
Diagnosis of COPD (Forced expiratory volume in 1 second / post-bronchodilator forced vital capacity < 0.7) without functional reversibility
Chronic respiratory failure with stable hypoxia (PaO2 < 60 mmHg in room air)
Long Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) for at least 3 months
Clinical stability: pH range 7.38-7.42, with no recent exacerbations in the last 7 days and no changes in drug therapy in the previous 7 days
Non-invasive ventilation at home
Cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination Score < 22)
Asthma or evidence of bronchodilator response
Pulmonary fibrosis