CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Vibration Training on Exercise Capacity in COPD-patients

Germany72 participantsStarted 2010-09

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the exercise capacity in COPD-patients performing a vibration training additional to a standard three-week rehabilitation program in comparison to patients performing merely a rehabilitation program.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease III/IV Exclusion Criteria: * Severe exacerbations in the last 4 weeks prior to begin of study (definition of exacerbation: symptoms on more than 3 days with a relevant change in drug therapy (cortisone, antibiotics)) * Severe disease other than COPD, that could influence the results of the study * Abuse of alcohol or drugs * Simultaneously participation in another study * Tachypnea (\>30/min) * Severe exacerbation during rehabilitation * Cardiac insufficiency (NYHA IV) * Myocardial infarction during the last 6 weeks * Mental-health problem * Pregnancy * Known HIV-infection * Slipped disk * Acute discopathy * Acute thrombosis * Implants in trained regions of the body (lower extremities) * Acute inflammation of the locomotor system, active arthrosis or rheumatoid arthritis * Acute tendinopathy in trained regions of the body * Acute hernia * Fresh fractures, wounds or scars in trained regions of the body * Gallstones or stones in the urinary tract collection system

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

6-Minute-Walking-Distance

Timeframe: day 1, day 19

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01380639

SponsorSchön Klinik Berchtesgadener Land

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-04

Results submitted2013-09-27

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.