Circuit Exercise Program for COPD

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Texas A&M University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is being done to understand body's response to hybrid home-based and on-site rehabilitation program utilizing individually tailored exercises throughout a total of 18 sessions with 12 of them occurring onsite, in people with and without chronic respiratory diseases, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and in individuals recovered from COVID-19. Exercise training programs vary widely for people with COPD, OSA, and during prolonged recovery from COVID infection. This study will help identify if this program is helpful to address muscle loss and fatigue specifically in populations with and without chronic respiratory diseases.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 30-85 who can move independently and have either Obstructive Sleep Apnea, COPD with certain lung function criteria, or are recovering from COVID-19. It's not for those with recent injuries affecting exercise, unstable chronic illnesses, malignancies, pregnancy, or if enrolled in another interfering clinical trial.

Inclusion Criteria

This criterion is not applicable on its own.

I have severe breathing issues, tested positive for COVID-19, or have sleep apnea.

Healthy male or female according to the investigator's or appointed staff's judgment

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Exclusion Criteria

Any other condition according to the PI or research staff that was found during the screening visit, that would interfere with the study or safety of the patient

You have had an injury in the past that might make it difficult for you to do the resistance exercise program.

I cannot exercise because of physical issues like muscle or bone problems.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Hybrid home-based and on-site rehabilitation program utilizing individually tailored exercises (NA)

Trial OverviewThe study tests a hybrid rehabilitation program combining home-based and on-site exercises over 18 sessions to see if it helps muscle loss and fatigue in people with respiratory diseases like COPD and OSA or post-COVID recovery.