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NCT06413524 The Effects of Different Vibration Exercises on COPD Patients

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NCT ID NCT06413524
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Taipei Medical University
Condition COPD
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 18 participants
Start Date 2024-08-08
Primary Completion 2025-04-21

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Whole-body Vibration TherapyLocal Vibration Therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 18 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-08 with a primary completion date of 2025-04-21.

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Brief Summary

Pulmonary rehabilitation is effective in improving exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and fatigue in patients with COPD, and exercise training is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation. Vibration training can be used as a supplement or alternative to traditional exercise and is a short, safe rehabilitation training. COPD patients will be recruited and randomly assigned to the control group, whole-body vibration training group, or local vibration training group. The study aims to confirm the rehabilitative benefits of enhancing lower limb muscle strength, exercise endurance, and the quality of life related to COPD in patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 40. 2. Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). 3. Disease Severity: FEV1 \< 50% or COPD patients who have used systemic corticosteroids due to an acute exacerbation of COPD within the past year and are currently in a stable condition. 4. Willingness to participate in vibration exercise intervention and ability to comply with the study activities, including signing the informed consent form. 5. Clear consciousness, normal cognitive function, and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese for understanding experimental procedures and relevant instructions. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Engages in regular physical activity, exercising at least 3 times a week for over 30 minutes, with a Borg Scale rating of 3 for breathlessness after exercise. 2. The interval since the last pulmonary rehabilitation is less than three months. 3. Contraindications to vibration therapy: pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases (with a pacemaker or stent), intervertebral disc diseases, tendinitis, arthritis, hernia, presence of tumors, orthopedic or trauma-related conditions, epilepsy, history of deep vein thrombosis, patients with internal implants. 4. Inability to undergo training or walk due to physical factors, such as being bedridden for an extended period, relying on a ventilator for an extended period, prone to dizziness, central nervous system disorders, etc. 5. Underwent lower limb-related surgery within the past year or is in the recovery period post-surgery. 6. Currently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment. 7. Participation in other research studies.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Yu-Huei Lin, Associate professor

✉ gracelin@tmu.edu.tw

📞 0227361661

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06413524 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying COPD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06413524 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06413524 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gracelin@tmu.edu.tw for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06413524 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06413524 clinical trial?

NCT06413524 is sponsored by Taipei Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 18 participants.

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