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Effects of TPB-Based Cadence Exercise and Breathing Training on Physiological Parameters and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD

ConditionChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40+
SponsorFu Jen Catholic University Hospital

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)-based intervention incorporating cadence exercise and breathing training on physiological parameters and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive breathing training, cadence exercise, a combined intervention of breathing training and cadence exercise, or usual care. The intervention will be conducted for 12 weeks, with assessments at baseline, Week 8, and Week 12. The study will evaluate changes in physiological parameters, exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life. The findings may provide evidence for developing behavioral interventions to support pulmonary rehabilitation and improve health outcomes in people with COPD.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Breathing Training

    Behavioral

    A 12-week respiratory muscle training intervention based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Participants will perform breathing training using an adjustable respiratory muscle training device according to a standardized training protocol. The intervention includes standardized instruction and training materials to support adherence.

  • Cadence Exercise

    Behavioral

    A 12-week cadence-guided walking exercise intervention based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Participants will perform walking exercise using a metronome to guide the prescribed cadence according to a standardized training protocol. The intervention includes standardized instruction and training materials to support adherence.

  • Usual Care

    Other intervention

    Participants in this group will receive usual clinical care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to routine clinical practice. No additional breathing training or cadence exercise intervention will be provided as part of the study.

Treatment groups

200 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups
Group A: Breathing Training GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Cadence Exercise GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Combined Breathing Training + Cadence Exercise GroupExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group D: Usual Care GroupActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)

Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) will be measured to evaluate respiratory muscle strength.

Time frame
Baseline (T0), Week 8 (T1), and Week 12 (T2)
2

Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP)

Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) will be measured to evaluate respiratory muscle strength.

Time frame
Baseline (T0), Week 8 (T1), and Week 12 (T2)
3

Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)

Oxygen saturation (SpO₂) will be measured to evaluate physiological status.

Time frame
Baseline (T0), Week 8 (T1), and Week 12 (T2)
4

Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

Six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance will be measured to evaluate exercise capacity.

Time frame
Baseline (T0), Week 8 (T1), and Week 12 (T2)

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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