Can heavy leg lifts help COPD patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT03799354
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether adding maximal strength training (heavy leg presses) to standard endurance exercise helps people with COPD walk more efficiently and feel less breathless. Twenty participants will do either strength-plus-endurance or endurance-only training for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in walking efficiency, leg strength, and fall risk over 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
maximal strength training plus endurance training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding heavy leg-strength exercises to standard rehab helps people with COPD walk more efficiently and feel less tired.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is intense and may be too hard for some patients.
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ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Respiratory Rehabilitation of the Institute of Lumezzane
RECRUITINGLumezzane, Brescia, 25065, Italy
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