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Keep this study
Lead
Frederikssunds Hospital, Denmark
With
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
We decided that feasibility is indicated if: 1) the absolute training loads increase progressively, 2) more than 80% of the planned training sessions are completed, and 3)if the absolute training loads do not exceed 20 kg (2 x10kg weight cuffs) for 90% of patients.
Age
Any age
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Have a primary diagnosis of COPD
Be admitted to the pulmonary ward due to an exacerbation in COPD
Provide informed consent to participation in the study
Be able to maintain an upright position on a chair
Be able to be guided to training and understand instructions for participating
You may not be if
Patients suffering from diseases that prevents the use of wrist weights such as
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
Erysipelas
Painful edema of the limbs
Lack of ability to walk, habitually
Predicted hospital stay of less than four days as predicted by a pulmonary physician
Patients admitted Friday night or Saturday morning cannot be stared up within 24 hours of admittance
