The effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on pain in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12617001216303

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-21

Start date

2017-09-25

Completion date

2019-02-25

Last updated

2025-01-06

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study examines the effect of pulmonary rehabiltiation on pain in people with COPD, to determine if the exercise program aggravates or relieves pain for those experiencing pain at the commencement of pulmonary rehabilitation. For those without pain at the start of rehabilitation, the study will determine whether pulmonary rehabilitation results in pain at its conclusion.

Interventions

Completing an 8-week program of pulmonary rehabilitation consisting of exercise and education. The exercise prescription is based on international guidelines, aiming for 80% of the 6MWD for aerobic training and resistance training set at 10RM for upper and lower limb exercises. Patients will attend twice per week, with commencement of a home program when suitable. Education sessions will comprise of a number of salient topics relevant to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

40 Years to 90 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Individuals with diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC <70), with smoking history of > 10 pack years, clinically stable, with no exacerbation in the previous 6 weeks May have pain present or absent at the beginning of pulmonary rehabilitation. All participants are undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation as part of their standard care.

Exclusion criteria

Evidence of exacerbation of COPD within the last 6 weeks. Predominant diagnosis of respiratory condition other than COPD

Outcome results