The Effects of Different Vibration Exercises on COPD Patients

Launched by TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · May 9, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how different types of vibration exercises can help patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, and exercise is an important part of treatment. In this trial, participants will be randomly placed into one of three groups: one that does no special exercise, one that practices whole-body vibration training, and another that does local vibration training. The goal is to see how these exercises improve muscle strength, endurance, and overall quality of life for people with COPD.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 40 years old and have a diagnosis of COPD. They should also be in a stable condition, meaning their symptoms are not getting worse. However, people who exercise regularly, have certain health conditions, or have had recent surgeries may not qualify. If someone joins the study, they can expect to participate in vibration exercises and see if it helps them feel better physically. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and all who can understand the study and agree to take part are welcome.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age ≥ 40.
• • 2. Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the criteria established by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
• • 3. Disease Severity: FEV1 \< 50% or COPD patients who have used systemic corticosteroids due to an acute exacerbation of COPD within the past year and are currently in a stable condition.
• • 4. Willingness to participate in vibration exercise intervention and ability to comply with the study activities, including signing the informed consent form.
• • 5. Clear consciousness, normal cognitive function, and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese for understanding experimental procedures and relevant instructions.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Engages in regular physical activity, exercising at least 3 times a week for over 30 minutes, with a Borg Scale rating of 3 for breathlessness after exercise.
• • 2. The interval since the last pulmonary rehabilitation is less than three months.
• • 3. Contraindications to vibration therapy: pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases (with a pacemaker or stent), intervertebral disc diseases, tendinitis, arthritis, hernia, presence of tumors, orthopedic or trauma-related conditions, epilepsy, history of deep vein thrombosis, patients with internal implants.
• • 4. Inability to undergo training or walk due to physical factors, such as being bedridden for an extended period, relying on a ventilator for an extended period, prone to dizziness, central nervous system disorders, etc.
• • 5. Underwent lower limb-related surgery within the past year or is in the recovery period post-surgery.
• • 6. Currently diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment.
• • 7. Participation in other research studies.