Postural Control in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (NCT06863246) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Postural Control in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
France36 participantsStarted 2025-03-07
Plain-language summary
Postural control impairment is common in people with COPD (pwCOPD), which can increase the risk of falls and affect quality of life. However, the majority of existing studies examine this postural control in isolation, without taking into account the cognitive demands that occur during activities of daily living during which individuals are often required to perform a mental task while maintaining their balance. This research aims to fill this gap by studying how a cognitive task can influence postural control in pwCOPD. We hypothesized an impaired postural control in pwCOPD compared to healthy individuals, which would be exacerbated in presence of a cognitive task.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
Subject who has not objected to the reuse of data collected
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.
1This trial studied balance and postural control in people with COPD by measuring how much their center of pressure shifted — could my own balance or fall risk be something worth evaluating as part of managing my COPD?
2Since this trial is already completed and was observational rather than testing a treatment, what do its findings about postural control mean for my care — are there balance or stability interventions my doctor might now recommend based on this kind of research?
3The trial compared groups under different experimental conditions related to posture — does my doctor think my COPD severity could be affecting my stability or coordination in ways we haven't specifically addressed yet?
4This was a Phase NA study, meaning it wasn't testing a drug or device but rather measuring a physical characteristic — should balance assessment or physical therapy for postural control be part of my overall COPD management plan?
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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
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Difference of the range of COP displacement between groups and experimental conditions
Timeframe: 10 minutes
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06863246
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer