Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cardio-vascular diseases Respiratory
Conditions
Interventions
Participants randomized to the physical activity intervention group will engage in a three months individualized training program. The exercise programme includes three times per week guided group-bas
Pensacola, FL, USA) and an exercise diary (exercise card) throughout the three months. The ECG of the intervention group will be monitored using a Beat2Phone (Vital-Signum, Helsinki, Finland) during e
Sponsors
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current inclusion criteria as of 02/09/2025: 1. Place of residence: North Savo region 2. Age 55-80 years 3. To have well-controlled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or sleep apnea 4. No recurrent exacerbations or daily symptoms 5. Symptoms score in COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT) < 10 points 6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, measurement Z-score = -2.5 7. No need for regular symptom-relieving medication 8. The health status (physician assessment) is adequate for participation in physical exercise. 9. New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) 1-2 10. Self-reported low physical activity: Does not engage in physical activity independently or in guided groups on a weekly basis. Engages in physical activity an average of 1–3 times or less per week. 11. Normal or mildly elevated blood pressure Previous inclusion criteria as of 07/11/2024: 1. Place of residence: Kuopio and Siilinjärvi, North Savo region 2. Age 55-80 years 3. To have well-controlled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4. No recurrent exacerbations or daily symptoms 5. Symptoms score in COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT) < 10 points 6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, measurement Z-score = -2.5 7. No need for regular symptom-relieving medication 8. The health status (physician assessment) is adequate for participation in physical exercise. 9. New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) 1-2 10. Self-reported low physical activity: Does not engage in physical activity independently or in guided groups on a weekly basis. Engages in physical activity an average of 1–3 times or less per week. 11. Normal or mildly elevated blood pressure Previous inclusion criteria: 1. Place of residence: Kuopio, North Savo region 2. Age 55-75 years 3. To have well-controlled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4. No recurrent exacerbations or daily symptoms 5. Symptoms score in COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT) < 10 points 6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, measurement Z-score = -2.5 7. No need for regular symptom-relieving medication 8. The health status (physician assessment) is adequate for participation in physical exercise. 9. New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) 1-2 10. Self-reported low physical activity: Does not engage in physical activity independently or in guided groups on a weekly basis. Engages in physical activity an average of 1–2 times or less per week. 11. Normal or mildly elevated blood pressure
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current exclusion criteria as of 02/09/2025: 1. Place of residence: Other than North Savo region 2. Age under 55 years or over 80 years 3. Suffers from uncontrolled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4. Experiences recurrent exacerbations or daily symptoms 5. Symptoms score in COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT ) >10 points 6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1,FEV1 measurement Z-score 10 points 6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1,FEV1 measurement Z-score 10 points 6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1,FEV1 measurement Z-score < -2.5 7. Requires regular symptom-relieving medication 8. Physician-identified health barrier to participate in the intervention 9. Severe/unstable heart disease, not well controlled 10. Symptoms during exertion/exercise in daily life 11. New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) 3-4 12. Engages in moderate or vigorous physical activity actively more than 3 times a week 13. Blood pressure 160/100 mmHg (discretionary)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiorespiratory endurance: 6 minutes walking test: baseline, 3 and 9 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional capacity: Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) the total score of the test sections, baseline, three and nine months: baseline, 3 and 9 months 2. Physical activity, Survey, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), baseline, 3 and 9 months 3. Spirometry: forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1): baseline, 3 and 9 months 4. Quality of life, The RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0: baseline, 3 and 9 months | — |
Countries
Finland
Contacts
Public ContactMarja Äijö
Outcome results
None listed