Randomized Controlled Study to Investigate the Impact of Different Intensities Training on ADL and BODE Index in COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease focused on measuring Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Activities of Daily Living, Mortality, Strength Training
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Patients both genders, with a clinical diagnosis of COPD confirmed by post bronchodilator spirometry administered by a pneumologist, classified as moderate to very severe obstruction in accordance with the GOLD criteria; ex- or non-smokers; oxygen dependent or not; clinically stable; no history of infection and no exacerbation of respiratory symptoms or changes in medication for at least two months before the study and that no present cardiac, rheumatic or an associated orthopedic disease that prevent them from performing the proposed evaluation tasks.
Exclusion Criteria:Patients who present respiratory, cardiac, rheumatic, musculoskeletal, orthopedic and neuromuscular sequels that may prevent the testing and intervention proposal; that to modify the type of medication during the study; in cases of uncontrolled hypertension or refusal to provide consent proposed in the Resolution of National Council of Health.
Sites / Locations
- Special Respiratory Physiotherapy Unit of the Federal University of São Carlos
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Low intensity resistance training
High intensity resistance training
Low intensity resistance training + aerobic training
High intensity resistance training + aerobic training