Physical Capacity of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With and Without Supplementation of Whey
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Dietary Supplements, Rehabilitation
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive focused on measuring Whey Protein
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have been referred for pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis;
- Stable for the last 3 months and have no contraindications to exercise (no infection, acute myocardial infarction, malignant neoplasms, renal or hepatic disease, ascites / edema or neuromuscular disease);
- Be 40 years or older;
- Being literate;
Exclusion Criteria:
- Being a vegetarian;
- Make use of continuous oxygen;
- Present cognitive or functional changes that limit the execution of any of the proposed tests.
- Body mass index <21.0 kg / m² and ≥ 35.0 kg / m².
Sites / Locations
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
No Intervention
Whey protein + Rehabilitation
Placebo + Rehabilitation
Control
Pulmonary rehabilitation will last 8 weeks covering 3 weekly sessions of supervised exercise and a weekly educational session. Patients will receive whey protein and will be instructed to take it daily for breakfast, diluted in milk or water (if they do not drink milk).
Pulmonary rehabilitation will last 8 weeks covering 3 weekly sessions of supervised exercise and a weekly educational session. Patients will receive placebo (maltodextrin) and will be instructed to take it daily for breakfast, diluted in milk or water (if they do not drink milk).
Patients without pulmonary rehabilitation nor whey protein supplementation.