Exercises for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Short-Term Effects on Physical Activity Level, Dyspnea, and Hospital Stay Length.

Short-Term Effects of Exercises on Physical Activity Level, Dyspnea and Length of Hospital Stay in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/02/062911

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-04

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Abdominal muscle training, Quadriceps strengthening exercises: Patient who are diagnosed as mild to moderate COPD by a qualified medical practitioner( Physician/ Pulmonologist) will be

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals who are willing to stay for 5 days treatment. Individuals diagnosed with main diagnosis of COPD and admitted to SDMCMSH hospital. Smokers and non-smokers. Individual oriented to Time, Place and Person. Stable hemodynamic and vital parameters. Age between 40 to 60 years and of either gender. COPD individuals with stable co-morbidities like HTN, DM, CKD with precautions and on medications for the same. GOLD stage I and II (mild to moderate)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with unstable hemodynamic parameters. Individuals with severe symptoms of dyspnea (GOLD stage 3 onwards). Individuals with any chest, face, and head injury. Individuals who are drowsy, disoriented or with psychological issues. Individuals with co morbidities like uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases, DVT, amputation and metastatic conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Short Physical Performance BatteryTimepoint: Baseline Day 5	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
2 Minute Walk Test Borgs Rating of Perceived ExertionTimepoint: Baseline Day 5	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sangeeta Appannavar

SDM College Of Physiotherapy, SDM University

neha.vt04@gmail.com7619241426

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026