Short burst exercise safe for COPD lungs, small study finds
NCT ID NCT00295113
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how the heart and lungs of 10 people with moderate COPD respond to a 30-minute exercise test with short, intense work periods. Researchers measured blood pressure in the lungs and overall heart function. They found that lung blood pressure did not spike dangerously and heart output stayed steady after the first few minutes, suggesting this type of exercise may be safe for COPD patients.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2001
- Finished
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Jun 2003
- 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 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * COPD patients (male and female) with moderate obstruction (FEV1/CV\<60%) Exclusion Criteria: * acute respiratory disease * any type of cardiac disease
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg - Service des Explorations Fonctionnelles
Strasbourg, 67091, France
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