Veterans with COPD and pain test remote walking and tai chi program
NCT ID NCT05701982
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a remote program that combines walking with Tai Chi for veterans who have both COPD and long-term muscle or joint pain. The goal is to see if it helps them move better and feel less limited by their conditions. Researchers will track daily steps, pain levels, and breathing difficulty in 136 participants aged 40 and older.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention: remote walking program and Tai Chi classes
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safe, non-drug way to help veterans with COPD and chronic pain move better and feel better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study without a control group for comparison. Results may not apply to all patients, and the program requires consistent participation.
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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