The Responsiveness of Exercise Tests in COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COPD is characterized by reduced exercise tolerance, and improving physical performance is an important therapeutic goal. A variety of exercise tests are commonly used to assess exercise tolerance, including laboratory and field-based tests. The responsiveness of these various tests to common COPD interventions is yet to be compared, but the results may inform test selection in clinical and research settings.

Research question

What exercise test possesses the greatest sensitivity to change from before to after intervention in patients with COPD?

Study design and methods

One hundred fifty-four patients with symptomatic COPD were recruited and randomized (2:1:1) to 6 weeks of long-acting muscarinic antagonist, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), or usual care. Bef

SUBMITTER: Harvey-Dunstan TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature