RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06519474

Effect of Elastic Chest Compression on Functional Exercise Capacity and Respiratory Performance in Patients With COPD


Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Enrollment

17 participants

Start Date

Jul 10, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of elastic chest compression on functional exercise capacity and respiratory performance of patients with COPD. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there difference in functional exercise capacity and respiratory performance without or with the use of elastic upper chest compression? Is there difference in functional exercise capacity and respiratory performance between the use of elastic upper chest compression and elastic lower chest compression? Participants will: Be evaluated under three conditions on three different days: without elastic compression, with upper chest compression, and with lower chest compression, with the order of compression application randomly assigned. The functional capacity and respiratory muscle performance of all patients will be evaluated. The days for evaluation will be at least three days apart from each other.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing whether wearing an elastic chest compression vest helps people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) breathe better and exercise more easily. **You may be eligible if...** - You are at least 20 years old - You have been diagnosed with COPD and have not had an infection or flare-up in the past 4 weeks - You are able to complete the required tests and measurements **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have another medical condition that could affect exercise testing (such as a muscle or nerve disorder) - You had a heart attack or unstable chest pain within the past month - You changed your COPD medications within the past month - You scored below 24 on a standard memory/thinking test (Mini-Mental State Examination) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICETheraband chest compression

Chest compression applicated via a Red Theraband over the upper or lower chest region


Locations(1)

National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch

Hsinchu, Taiwan

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