No-Equipment floor exercises could ease COPD symptoms
NCT ID NCT07277855
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a low-cost, equipment-free exercise program for people with COPD who have trouble getting up from the floor. The program uses simple floor-to-stand movements done at home and with supervision for 9 weeks, with a check-up at 18 months. The goal is to see if this program helps with breathing, mobility, and daily function. The study involves 16 adults in North Africa.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) according to GOLD 2023 criteria (post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \<0.7 and compatible clinical symptoms such as dyspnea or chronic cough) . 2. Presence of muscle dysfunction limiting or complicating the ability to rise from the floor. 3. Clinically stable condition (no COPD exacerbation within the past 8 weeks). 4. Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Acute COPD exacerbation or hospitalization within the previous 8 weeks. 2. Recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or decompensated heart failure. 3. Severe neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatologic condition preventing safe floor exercise. 4. Cognitive impairment interfering with understanding or cooperation. 5. Refusal or withdrawal of informed consent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Laghouat University
Laghouat, Laghouat Province, 03000, Algeria
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