Aerobic Interval Training in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Hypoxemia
Study Purpose
Patients with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and low oxygen levels in the blood are at risk of developing pulmonary hypertension and strain on the right side of the heart, both of which are known to increase symptoms and worsen prognosis It is not fully established whether interval exercise training in patients with severe COPD and concomitant low oxygen levels is beneficial. This study aims to evaluate the effects of aerobic interval exercise training in patients with severe COPD and low oxygen levels in the blood, with a particular emphasis on such effects on the cardiovascular system and pulmonary circulation.
Recruitment Criteria
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No |
Study Type
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Interventional |
Eligible Ages | 45 Years - 90 Years |
Gender | All |
Trial Details
Trial ID:
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NCT03092622 |
Phase
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N/A |
Lead Sponsor
The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data. |
Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
Principal Investigator
The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study. |
Toril A Nagelhus Hernes, phd profSigurd Steinshamn, md prof |
Principal Investigator Affiliation | Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyNorwegian University of Science and Technology |
Agency Class
Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial. |
Other |
Overall Status | Active, not recruiting |
Countries | Norway |
Conditions
The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied. |
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Hypoxia |
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