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Stepping up: simple test may revolutionize COPD rehab access

NCT ID NCT04008615

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: ADIR Association Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 65 people with COPD to see if a simple six-minute stepper test can give similar information as a standard, more complex exercise test. The goal is to make it easier for patients to get assessed for pulmonary rehabilitation, especially in places where the standard test isn't available. Researchers measured oxygen use and other body responses during both tests to compare them.

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Study facts

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Participants

65 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2019

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with chronicle obstructive pulmonary disease reffered for pulmonary rehabilitation.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 ans ; * Chronicle obstructive pulmonary disease stage I/IV ; * Weight ≤ 90kg ; * Eligible for pulmonary rehabilitation. Exclusion Criteria: * Require during exercise oxygen ; * Pregnant woman or likely to be ; * Patient under guardianship ; * Contraindication to cardiopulmonary exercise testing ; * Patient medically treated with heart rate modulator (excluding oral B2-agonist) ; * Patient treated with pacemaker or defibrillator ; * History of lower limb impairment (i.e. peripheral artery disease, orthopedic disorder etc.).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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6-minute stepper test Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pulmonary rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ADIR Association

    Bois-Guillaume, France

  • Centre Hostalier Intercommunal Elbeuf-Louviers-Val de Reuil

    Elbeuf, France

  • Groupe Hospitalier du Havre

    Le Havre, France

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