Can exercise fix tiny muscle blood vessels in COPD?
NCT ID NCT02040363
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how exercise training affects the growth and maturation of tiny blood vessels in the leg muscles of people with COPD. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and COPD patients doing different exercise intensities for 5 to 10 weeks. The goal is to understand why COPD patients have trouble building new blood vessels with exercise, which may limit their ability to be active.
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better exercise programs for COPD patients to improve muscle function and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. It focuses on biological markers, not direct health outcomes.
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Locations
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Department of clinical Physiology - University Hospital
Montpellier, 34295, France