Cognitive and Physical Training for COPD

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byDmitry Rozenberg, MD PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Cognitive and physical function impairments are common in patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Research has shown that cognitive and physical exercise training may be a beneficial strategy to improve physical and cognitive performance in COPD patients; however, interventions combining physical and cognitive training have not been evaluated in this population. The objectives of this research are i) to evaluate the feasibility of an 8-week home-based cognitive-physical training program in COPD patients; and ii) to derive preliminary estimates on intervention efficacy with cognitive-physical training on dual-task performance, physical function, activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. Related to our research objectives, we hypothesize that i) it will be feasible to safely recruit COPD patients into a home-based cognitive physical training program with 75% adherence and high satisfaction ratings with the prescribed training; and that ii) the combination of cognitive and physical training will be superior to physical training alone for improving dual-task and cognitive performance, physical function, activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life.

Research Team

Dmitry Rozenberg, MD PhD

Principal Investigator

University Health Network, Toronto

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 50 with COPD, which is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. They should be able to move on their own and have internet access. It's not for people outside this group or those who can't safely do the exercises.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with COPD and my lung function is between 30-80%.

I can move around on my own safely, with or without help like a cane.

I am 50 years old or older.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Cognitive-Physical Training (Behavioral Intervention)
Physical Training (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests an 8-week home program combining brain games and physical exercise to see if it helps improve thinking, moving, daily activities, and life quality in COPD patients compared to just physical exercise.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Physical Training (PT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the PT group will perform eight weeks of home-based physical exercise training.

Group II: Cognitive-Physical Training (C-PT)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants in the C-PT will perform eight weeks of home-based cognitive and physical training.