chronic bronchitis COPD emphysema
Conditions
Interventions
During the first twelve-week phase, participants receive at least 25 working
memory training sessions, which are delivered online on a computer. These
sessions take approximately 20-30 minutes. Duri
COPD
Physical activity
Working memory training
Sponsors
Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of COPD Motivation to participate in the training
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Disease and or disability limiting the ability to undergo a neuropsychological testing battery and/or to follow a working memory training (e.g., blindness) Neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer*s Disease or cerebrovascular disease) Insufficient mastery of the Dutch language Individuals who during the study period are or will be participating in an inpatient PR programme Individuals who during the study period are or will be participating in another interventional study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive performance and feasibility of the trial, measured as the number of working memory training sessions completed by the participants (adherence), and their performance therein. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dietary advice compliance, daily physical activity level and pattern, physical performance, self control / impulsivity, motivation, acute and chronic stress | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed