Morning or afternoon? study tests best time for COPD exercise
NCT ID NCT06366113
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether doing exercise training in the morning or afternoon makes a difference for people with COPD. Researchers will measure walking distance, endurance, and balance in 90 patients. The goal is to see if matching exercise time to the body's natural clock can improve the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pulmonary rehabilitation (exercise re-training and patient education)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that timing exercise to match a patient's circadian rhythm boosts the benefits of pulmonary rehab for COPD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (90 people) looking at a timing difference, not a new drug or cure. The effect may be small or not meaningful for daily life.
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Locations
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Clinique la Mitterie
RECRUITINGLille, 59130, France
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