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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
This is a cross-over intervention assessing the effect of PEP on IC and dyspnea in patients with COPD performing an interval training (IT) session.
IC will be measured before, during and immediately after the IT session. Each participant will receive perform IT sessions including either the use of a PEP of 10 cmH2O or a PEP of 1 cmH2O. The effects on IC and dyspnea on both PEP levels will be assessed.
Age
45–95
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Stable COPD since 1 month at least
Able to understand the instructions
You may not be if
COPD with a forced expiratory volume at one second \> 80% of predicted values
In exacerbation
Orthopedic of neurological condition likely to interfere with the experimentation
Contraindication to perform exercise
Clareo Health | Effects of PEP on IC During IT in Patients With COPD
