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Study NCT ID:
NCT00051792
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-18
First Post:
2003-01-16
Brief Title:
Yoga for Treating Shortness of Breath in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Efficacy of Yoga for Self-Management of Dyspnea in COPD
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of yoga in reducing shortness of breath in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD Patients in this study must have moderate to severe COPD and be primarily limited by shortness of breath
Detailed Description:
Management of dyspnea shortness of breath is a major concern for patients with COPD The efficacy of complementary exercises to manage dyspnea is unknown Complementary exercises may be more congruent with patients lifestyles and values than traditional exercise programs and can be adapted to changes in illness severity and disability Yoga practice is a complementary therapy that people use to manage their dyspnea The aims of this study are to 1 develop a safe and feasible yoga program for patients with COPD 2 test the efficacy of this program and 3 determine whether physical performance psychological well being and health-related quality of life are positively affected by yoga practice
Patients in this study will be randomized to receive yoga training or usual care for 12 weeks Patients will be evaluated at study entry after each session and immediately after the training program
Patients in this study will be randomized to receive yoga training or usual care for 12 weeks Patients will be evaluated at study entry after each session and immediately after the training program
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None