Effect of Breather in COPD Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jul 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a breathing device on patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who also experience intermittent claudication, which is leg pain that happens when walking due to poor blood flow. The goal is to see if using this device can help improve both breathing and blood flow in these patients. The trial is currently looking for male participants aged 45 to 55 who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD and have a history of leg pain when walking. To qualify, participants should have a stable medical condition and a specific body weight range.

If you or someone you know fits this description, participating in this study could provide valuable insights into managing these conditions. Participants can expect to take part in exercises and tests that measure their breathing and blood flow while using the breathing device. It's important to note that individuals with certain heart or kidney issues, recent serious health problems, or those who may have difficulty following instructions won't be able to participate. This study aims to help improve the quality of life for patients dealing with both COPD and intermittent claudication.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • sixty male patients with diagnosed with grade I and grade II COPD their ages ranged between 55-60years
• • All patients will be clinically and medically stable when attending the study.
• • Body mass index (BMI) is 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2.
• • History of unilateral exertional leg pain,
• • Ambulation during a graded treadmill test limited by leg pain consistent with intermittent claudication (stage II of the fontaine classification of pad),
• • And an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.90 or lower at rest or 0.73 or lower after exercise.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • cardiovascular insufficiency,
• • Recent myocardial infarction,
• • heart failure,
• • arrhythmia,
• • DVT,
• • Intracranial hypertension,
• • Pneumonia,
• • kidney failure,
• • fractures,
• • uncooperative patients,
• • cognitive impairment preventing a patient from participation in exercises.