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RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

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

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About This Trial

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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - at least 20 years old - has a clinical diagnosis of COPD without infection or acute exacerbation in the previous four weeks - is capable of cooperating with the required tests and measurements of the study Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - has any clinical diagnosis that could affect test outcomes (e.g., neuromyopathy) - has experienced unstable angina or an acute myocardial infarction within the last month - has adjusted COPD related medication within the last month - a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24 Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 20 years old * has a clinical diagnosis of COPD without infection or acute exacerbation in the previous four weeks * is capable of cooperating with the required tests and measurements of the study Exclusion Criteria: * has any clinical diagnosis that could affect test outcomes (e.g., neuromyopathy) * has experienced unstable angina or an acute myocardial infarction within the last month * has adjusted COPD related medication within the last month * a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24

Treatments Being Tested

DEVICE

Theraband 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