Sneakers could be a simple fix for COPD breathing trouble
NCT ID NCT07445750
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether special 'active' sports shoes can help people with severe COPD walk farther during a 6-minute walk test. About 75 adults with advanced COPD will try both the special shoes and their usual shoes, and researchers will compare how far they walk and how breathless they feel. If the shoes help, it could be a simple, low-cost way to improve daily life for many patients.
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Locations
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Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital - Department of pneumology
Paris, 75013, France
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