Modifying Exercise for the COPD Patient

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

33 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-09-30

Study Completion Date

2014-05-31

Brief Summary

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This study will test whether using the Biodex BioStep Semi Recumbent Elliptical for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with arthritic limitations will improve participation in a pulmonary rehab program compared to the Nustep elliptical. The main outcome of participation will be measured by the number of exercise sessions the patient is able to complete during their pulmonary rehabilitation program. In addition, distance walked in six minutes, dyspnea score, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) score, Pain Scale Index score, and finally, the Dartmouth Quality of Life index (DQL) will be assessed in both groups. It is believed that the new machine will provide better overall outcomes compared to the traditional machine.

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Detailed Description

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A Prospective cohort study of 25 COPD patients with osteoarthritis undergoing an exercise plan in a pulmonary rehab program. Patient pain level, clinical outcomes, and ultimately, quality of life outcomes will be assessed in order to assess whether future compliance for COPD arthritic patients will occur in an exercise rehabilitation program.

Conditions

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Arthritis Pain

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Exercise Method

Patients attend exercise 80 minute exercise sessions of which 30 minutes includes aerobic exercise on a NuStep and Biodex elliptical machine. Patients pain levels are scored when using the NuStep then when using the Biodex and these scores are compared to determine which machine give the best outcome for pain management

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* COPD Patient
* Osteoarthritic limitations in upper or lower extremities, or spine
* Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)1 less than 70%
* Forced Expiratory Volume/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV/FVC) ratio less than 70%