Arm and leg workout combo may ease daily struggles for COPD patients

NCT ID NCT05708443

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining arm and leg endurance training is better than leg training alone for improving daily activities in people with COPD. 36 participants with moderate-to-severe COPD will undergo 14 supervised sessions. The main goal is to see if the combined training reduces the time needed to complete a daily task test (GLITTRE test).

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise training (combined upper and lower extremity endurance training vs lower extremity training alone)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that adding arm exercises to standard leg training helps people with COPD do daily activities more easily.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. The benefit of adding arm training may be small or not significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COPD

Contacts and locations

Locations

ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Respiratory rehabilitation of the Institute of Lumezzane
RECRUITING

Lumezzane, Brescia, 25065, Italy
ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Respiratory rehabilitation of the Institute of Montescano
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Montescano, Pavia, 27040, Italy
ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Respiratory rehabilitation of the Institute of Tradate
COMPLETED

Tradate, Varese, 21049, Italy

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