Evaluation of Depression In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (EDIC)
Depression in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease focused on measuring Depression, COPD, Aerobic Exercise, Anxiety, Quality of life, neurocognitive functioning
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of COPD and depression, eligibility to perform pulmonary rehabilitation according to ATS and ERS guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria:
indication to restoring treatment of airway patency and current psychopharmacological treatment (including sleeping-pills).
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Aerobic exercise
Control sample
A six week aerobic exercise intervention in COPD depressed population.
Only participants randomized in the arm named "Aerobic exercise" will receive a six weeks aerobic exercise intervention.