RecruitingPhase 1ACTRN12605000679684

Randomised controlled trial of arm training in patients with COPD

The effect of arm endurance training, arm strength training, or a combination of strength and endurance training on supported and unsupported arm exercise capacity and arm muscle strength in patients with COPD

Sponsor

Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 5, 2006

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disaese (COPD)

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and females

Inclusion Criteria1

Diagnosed COPD (FEV1/FVC <70%).

Exclusion Criteria1

Any musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular limitations to arm exercise.

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Interventions

Interventions: All subjects perform lower limb exercise training three times per week In addition subjects are randomally allocated to one of the following groups: Arm endurance training Arm stren

Interventions: All subjects perform lower limb exercise training three times per week In addition subjects are randomally allocated to one of the following groups: Arm endurance training Arm strength training Arm endurance and strength training No arm training (Control Group)

Locations(1)

Australia

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