Status:
COMPLETED
Breathing Control Exercises in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Lead Sponsor:
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Conditions:
Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether breathing control exercises embedded in occupational therapy sessions have an impact on quality of life and dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive pu...
Detailed Description
Dyspnea is one of the most important and debilitating symptoms in patients with COPD and is often the starting point to the vicious cycle of physical inactivity. As a consequence of increased dyspnea,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed diagnostic of COPD
- Severity of COPD: global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease (GOLD) classification III or IV
- Undergoing a pulmonary rehabilitation program in J. Bracops Hospital
Exclusion
- Cardiac or orthopedic complications limiting participation in occupational therapy sessions
- Active smoking
- Inability to understand the French language orally or in writing
- Cognitive impairments limiting understanding of instructions and participation in occupational therapy sessions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 31 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05199987
Start Date
January 31 2022
End Date
August 15 2022
Last Update
April 16 2024
Active Locations (1)
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J Bracops Hospital
Anderlecht, Belgium, 1070