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Elastic Tape Tested Alongside Rehabilitation for COPD Patients

Tests elastic tape on the chest and belly during rehabilitation in adults with lung disease.

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Registry title: Effects of Elastic Tape on Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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  • Clinical Hospital of São Paulo University medical school (HCFMUSP)São Paulo, BrazilTaking people

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Trial details

Who runs it
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Trial code
NCT05939999
Record updated
9 December 2024
Original description
Evaluate the effect of the use of elastic tape in chest wall and abdomen in the physical capacity, psychosocial distress levels, quality of life and anxiety, and depression symptoms of individuals with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation.Read full original descriptionShow less

Effects of Elastic Tape on Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Evaluate the effect of the use of elastic tape in chest wall and abdomen in the physical capacity, psychosocial distress levels, quality of life and anxiety, and depression symptoms of individuals with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation.

Inclusion: Moderate to very severe COPD diagnosis according to Global Iniciative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2020; Clinical stability (i.e., no exacerbations for at least 30 days); Male; Non-obese (BMI ≤29.9 kg/m2); No musculoskeletal limitation; Not included in a pulmonary rehabilitation program in the last 6 months; Do not perform home oxygen therapy.

Exclusion: Present osteoarticular, cognitive, neurological, and/or cardiological dysfunctions that prevent physical training.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05939999