COPD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You must be a Veteran (people of all genders, races, and ethnicities are welcome)
• You must have breathing test results that show a specific pattern of airflow limitation (a ratio called FEV1/FVC below 0.7, and a lung capacity score between 30% and 80% of what is expected for someone your age and size)
• Your breathing must be tested after using a bronchodilator (a medication that opens the airways), and you must be in a stable condition at the time
• Your BMI (a measure of body weight relative to height) must be below 35
• You must be free from conditions that could affect the way you walk, such as poor circulation in the legs, diabetes, or lower back pain

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have neurological (brain or nerve), musculoskeletal (muscle or bone), or metabolic conditions that could interfere with the study results
• People who take medications that affect mood or the body's energy use
• People who have not been cleared to participate by a doctor following a heart and lung exercise test
• People who need an oxygen mask while resting or during physical activity

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.