Physical Activity Level of Patients With COPD During Pulmonary Rehabilitation

NCT ID: NCT04726384

Last Updated: 2021-01-27

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 13 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2020-10-01
• Study Completion Date: 2021-01-08

Brief Summary

The aim of the project was to assess the acceptability of the device as well as adherence to the study. The objective of study was to assess physical activity in patients with COPD during in-hospital pulmonary rehabilitation program. The number of steps, average energy expenditure expressed in MET and kcal, and physical activity time during the consecutive 5 days of the rehabilitation stay were analyzed. Physical activity level was continuously monitored to assess intensity during in-hospital procedures as well as during leisure time.

Detailed Description

The aim of the project was to assess the acceptability of the device as well as adherence to the study. The objective of study was to assess physical activity in patients with COPD during in-hospital pulmonary rehabilitation program. The number of steps, average energy expenditure expressed in MET and kcal, and physical activity time during the consecutive 5 days of the rehabilitation stay were analyzed. Physical activity level was continuously monitored to assess intensity during in-hospital procedures as well as during leisure time.

Patients participated in pulmonary rehabilitation program consisted of:

• specific respiratory exercises for 30 minutes - relaxation exercises for breathing muscles, strengthening exercises the diaphragm with resistance, exercises to increase costal or chest breathing, prolonged exhalation exercise, chest percussion, once a day for 30 min,
• training on a cycle ergometer, twice a day for 20-30 min.- until the Heart Rate reaches 70% of the HRmax (220-age),
• fitness exercises - coordination and balance exercises, stretching exercises using elastic bands, balls rehabilitation, sensory pillows. Performed in a standing position, kneeling, sitting, lying on side, abdomen and back, once a day for 30 min
• Schultz autogenic training, once a day 20 min.

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: COHORT
• Study Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Observed group

The group was monitored for physical activity levels using the SenseWear Armband device. The group was informed of the purpose of the study and asked to wear the device 24 hours a day for the next 4 days (Friday-Monday) excluding bath time, no more than 30 minutes. Patients received the device on Thursday afternoon and returned it on Tuesday. However, the days Friday-Monday were analyzed to have a record of the entire days

Assessment of physical activity level

Intervention Type: DEVICE

Physical activity was assessed using the Sensewear Armband device. Patients received the device on Thursday mornings, prior to exercise and treatments. The device was placed on the right arm throughout the study. Patients in whom the device monitored a minimum of 95% of the time of the study day were analyzed. Prior to the study, the devices were programmed to record a minimum level of intense (\>3MET) and moderate ( \>6MET) exercise.

Interventions

Assessment of physical activity level

Physical activity was assessed using the Sensewear Armband device. Patients received the device on Thursday mornings, prior to exercise and treatments. The device was placed on the right arm throughout the study. Patients in whom the device monitored a minimum of 95% of the time of the study day were analyzed. Prior to the study, the devices were programmed to record a minimum level of intense (\>3MET) and moderate ( \>6MET) exercise.

Intervention Type: DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed COPD;
• Agreement to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Pneumonia, tuberculosis and other respiratory inflammatory disease in all stages and forms
• Condition after a heart attack
• Diabetes
• State after thoracic and cardiac surgery
• Heart failure (stage III, IV ° NYHA)
• Advanced hypertension
• Diseases and injuries that can impair the function of the musculoskeletal system of transportation
• Disturbances of consciousness, psychotic symptoms or other serious psychiatric disorders;

• Minimum Eligible Age: 50 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 80 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

The Opole University of Technology

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Hospital of Ministry of the Interior and Administration

Głuchołazy, Opole Voivodeship, Poland

Countries

Poland

Other Identifiers

OpoleUofTech2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id