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Cardiovascular Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD

NCT03943030 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2023-07-28

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Summary

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow obstruction, which is clinically manifested by dyspnea and leads the patient to a vicious cycle of sedentary lifestyle. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an important therapeutic strategy to break this cycle. Cardiovascular diseases are frequent in patients with (COPD) and are associated with higher mortality. The effects of (PR) on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with (COPD) have been little studied so far. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation compared to the control group on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with (COPD). Methods: A randomized clinical trial will be conducted. Patients with (COPD) will be divided into two groups: Group I (GI): group that will be rehabilitated, with 3 weekly sessions, for 8 weeks and Group II (GII): control group, without intervention. In both groups, a baseline evaluation will be performed, which will be repeated after 9 weeks and consists of: clinical and laboratory parameters, endothelial function (FMD) and brachial ankle index (ABI). Outcomes commonly used in the assistance to assess (PR) will also be measured. Expected Results: The study is expected to improve understanding of the impact of (PR) on cardiovascular variables in patients with (COPD).

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Pulmonary rehabilitation

The PR program will consist of supervised physical exercise sessions, which will be held 3 times a week for 8 weeks, and weekly educational sessions. Exercise sessions include aerobic exercise (30 min to 45 min) and lower limb and upper limb strength training, as well as warm-up and muscle stretching exercises after exercise. The exercise load will be individualized and determined from the patients' baseline tests, being increased progressively throughout the sessions. A baseline evaluation will be performed, which will be repeated after 9 weeks, including: clinical and laboratory parameters, endothelial function (FMD) and brachial ankle index (ABI) and exercise tests. Outcomes usually used in the assistance to evaluate PR will also be measured.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Marli Knorst · Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-02-11
Primary Completion
2021-12-18
Completion
2023-07-18

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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