COPD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are a non-smoker
- You are over 40 years old
- You have been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe COPD that has been stable (no flare-ups) for more than 6 weeks, confirmed by specific breathing test results (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- You are currently taking part in a structured exercise programme, such as pulmonary rehabilitation
- You have a serious heart or brain blood vessel condition, such as a history of heart failure, stroke, or heart attack
- You have high blood pressure that is not well controlled (above 160/95 mmHg when at rest)
- You have low blood pressure (below 110/60 mmHg)
- You are taking a type of medication called Beta Blockers
- You regularly (more than once a week) take long hot baths (over 30 minutes), or use a hot tub or sauna
- You have resting blood pressure above 150/95 mmHg (this may affect whether you can take part in the exercise part of the trial)
- You use extra oxygen to help with low oxygen levels in your blood (this may affect whether you can take part in the exercise part of the trial)
- You have joint or muscle pain that would stop you from using a stationary exercise bike (this may affect whether you can take part in the exercise part of the trial)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Neil Eves, PhD, Associate Professor
Phone: (250) 807-9676
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Mean 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure following chronic passive heat therapy
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 19 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.