Functional Status in COPD Patients After Exercise Rehabilitation Program

Assiut University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Copd

Treatments: Other: Exercise rehabilitation program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06142266

COPD&Exercise rehabilitation

Details and patient eligibility

About

To evaluate the effectiveness of the exercise program in improving physical fitness and exercise capacity in COPD patients like walking distance, muscle strength, endurance will be measured before and after the program.

To assess whether the program helps reduce COPD symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue during daily activities. Quality of life questionnaires will be used.

Full description

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program that utilizes exercise training and patient education to improve the physical and psychological condition of people living with chronic respiratory diseases Exercise therapy and education work in an integrated manner to help patients better manage their condition.

Exercise therapy is a core component of pulmonary rehabilitation. Regular physical activity helps build endurance, strengthen respiratory muscles, and improve overall functional capacity . Both aerobic and resistance exercises are prescribed according to individual abilities and needs .Studies have shown exercise training can reduce symptoms, increase quality of life, and decrease healthcare utilization among pulmonary patients .Patient education teaches self-management skills like breathing techniques, medication management, coping strategies, and how to prevent or deal with exacerbations . Educating patients empowers them to better understand their condition and play an active role in their care. It also helps address anxiety and depression that often accompany chronic lung disease .

Recent reviews continue to support the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation's holistic, exercise-education approach meta-analysis found multidisciplinary programs significantly improved outcomes such as hospital admissions compared to usual care . Additionally, study showed telerehabilitation with remote exercise monitoring and video classes achieved comparable benefits to traditional center-based programs . In summary, exercise therapy and education are core components of effective pulmonary rehabilitation

Enrollment: 120 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of moderate-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on spirometry results and clinical assessment.
• Age between 40 and 75 years. Stable disease status, defined as no exacerbations requiring admission to respiratory intensive care unit
• Willingness and ability to participate in a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of significant comorbidities or medical conditions that may interfere with participation in the pulmonary rehabilitation program (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, uncontrolled hypertension).
• Inability to perform the required exercise activities due to physical limitations or disabilities.

Cognitive impairment

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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120 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The intervention group (n=60) will undergo a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. This program will consist of twice-weekly supervised exercise sessions, including aerobic training and resistance exercises targeting the lower limbs.

Treatment:

Other: Exercise rehabilitation program

Control group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The control group (n=60) will receive usual medical care according to guidelines, which may include bronchodilator/anti-inflammatory therapy but no formal pulmonary rehabilitation.

Treatment:

Other: Exercise rehabilitation program