Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercises in COPDAE In-patient Rehabilitation

Lead Sponsor:

Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a randomised controlled trial of the blood flow restriction resistance exercise (BFR-RE) for early rehabilitation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease acute exacerbation (COPDAE) in the Ha...

Detailed Description

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent disease around the world particularly in developed countries. COPD often has frequent admissions for acute exacerbation which increase the r...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • COPD acute exacerbation (COPDAE) as the primary diagnosis for hospitalization or transfer to pulmonary wards of the Haven of Hope Hospital
  • Able to walk under supervision
  • Understand instruction in Cantonese and can give informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Concomitant acute cardiac event
  • Severe hypertension (BP \> 180/100)
  • History of venous thromboembolism
  • History of peripheral vascular disease
  • Absence of posterior tibial or dorsalis pedal pulse
  • History of revascularization of the extremity
  • History of lymphectomies
  • Extremities with dialysis access
  • Vascular grafting
  • Current extremity infection
  • Active malignancy
  • Open fracture / soft tissue injuries
  • Amputation to the lower extremity
  • Expected hospitalization less than 2 weeks on admission
  • Medications known to increase clotting risks

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 10 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 9 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

53 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04448236

Start Date

June 10 2020

End Date

December 9 2020

Last Update

June 17 2024

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Haven of Hope Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong