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The Effect of Gait Training Using Different Slope Types on Balance in COPD Patients

The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training at Different Slope Types on Balance in COPD Patients

Sponsor

Acibadem University

Enrollment

51 participants

Start Date

Apr 9, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Summary

Although COPD is basically a respiratory system disease, its effects are not limited to the respiratory system. In this context, one parameter affected in COPD patients is balance. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of assessing balance and incorporating it into treatment options such as pulmonary rehabilitation. In this context, we aim to diversify the training by using different slope types (downhill, level, uphill) in aerobic exercise training, which is a strong component of pulmonary rehabilitation, and to evaluate the effect of slope type on balance. Testing different types of inclines in aerobic exercise training has the potential to result in different muscular gains. We anticipate that this may result in different balance gains.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether gait (walking) training on different types of slopes — inclines and declines — improves balance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with COPD (classified in GOLD groups A, B, or E) - You are able to walk on your own without assistance - You have no medical conditions that would prevent you from exercising safely **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your COPD is classified as GOLD stage 4 (the most severe level based on breathing tests) - You have low oxygen levels in your blood (hypoxemia) - You have participated in a pulmonary rehabilitation program in the past 6 months - You have had a COPD flare-up in the past month - You have another respiratory condition such as asthma or bronchiectasis - You have had lung surgery - You have an orthopedic, neurological, or heart condition that affects exercise ability - You have uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, or have cancer Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERLevel walking training

For 8 weeks, level walking training will be done 2 times a week at a slope of 0 degrees.

OTHERDownhill walking training

For 8 weeks, downhill walking training will be done 2 times a week at a slope of -10 degrees.

OTHERUphill walking training

For 8 weeks, uphill walking training will be done 2 times a week at a slope of +10 degrees.

Locations(1)

Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Eyüp Sultan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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