Long-term Home-based Exercise for Patients With COPD: the COPDtoParis Project

Launched by AALBORG UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jan 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The COPDtoParis Project is a clinical trial that is looking at how long-term home-based cycling exercises can help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) after they've had a serious worsening of their condition that required a hospital stay. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can help improve how far patients can walk, reduce their COPD symptoms, and enhance their overall quality of life. Participants will use a special pedal-exerciser at home while following along with a fun video cycling experience through an app, making it feel like they are riding outdoors.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be over 18 years old, have been hospitalized for a COPD flare-up, and live in Aalborg Municipality. They must also be able to provide informed consent and agree to join a rehabilitation program. However, individuals with terminal illnesses, unstable heart conditions, or certain physical limitations that prevent them from cycling will not be eligible. If you join the trial, you'll be part of a group that helps researchers understand the benefits of these home exercises for improving daily activity levels and overall health in COPD patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults at age \> 18 years old
• • Hospital admission with COPD exacerbation with pre-existing COPD diagnosis
• • Citizens of Aalborg Municipality
• • Able to provide informed consent
• • Accepting of referral to rehabilitation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Terminal illness
• • Unstable heart disease, i.e., ischemic heart disease, cardiac rhythm disorders
• • Other conditions preventing participating in cycle exercise, e.g., amputation, regimens or earlier or upcoming surgeries preventing seated position, blindness
• • Inability to understand basic Danish oral and written information or giving informed consent.