COPD patients' lungs leak more during exercise, study finds

NCT ID NCT06287476

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study investigated whether people with COPD have abnormal changes in their lungs during exercise that might cause shortness of breath. Researchers measured lung permeability and tissue mass in 32 participants (16 with COPD and 16 healthy controls) before and after exercise. The goal was to understand the underlying mechanisms of breathing difficulty in COPD.

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Locations

  • Center For Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, Denmark

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