Could a simple treadmill trick help COPD patients breathe better?
NCT ID NCT07627035
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a treadmill workout that combines walking downhill (eccentric) and uphill (concentric) is better than standard uphill walking for people with mild to moderate COPD. Forty participants will do 12 exercise sessions over 4 weeks. Researchers will measure leg strength, lung function, and quality of life to see if the combined approach offers extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- treadmill exercise program combining downhill (eccentric) and uphill (concentric) walking
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better exercise routine to help people with COPD breathe easier and move better in daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program is short (4 weeks), and benefits might not last long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Ramón y Cajal
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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