Balance Training in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Balance Training in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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interventional
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Brief Summary
A growing body of evidence suggests that individuals with chronic lung disease have important deficits in balance control that may be associated with an increased risk of falls. The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a balance training program on measures of balance and fall risk in people with chronic lung disease.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease
Started Aug 2011
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2011
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 22, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 26, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2012
CompletedMay 3, 2022
April 1, 2022
1.1 years
August 22, 2011
April 29, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Berg Balance Scale
All outcomes will be assessed upon admission to pulmonary rehabilitation (baseline) and again upon completion of the program, an expected average of 6 weeks from baseline.
Balance Evaluation Systems Test
At baseline and 6 weeks.
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Balance confidence/falls self-efficacy
At baseline and 6 weeks.
Functional strength
At baseline and 6 weeks.
Self-reported physical function
At baseline and 6 weeks.
Study Arms (2)
Balance Training
EXPERIMENTALThe treatment group will complete a specific balance training program in addition to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation.
Usual care
NO INTERVENTIONThe control group will undergo the usual pulmonary rehabilitation program offered at our centre with no additional balance training classes.
Interventions
Training will consist of 30 minute sessions 3 times/week for 6 weeks in keeping with best practice guidelines for older adults. Sessions will be supervised by physical therapists, using a circuit training approach with different stations designed to target specific areas of impairment. Participants will work through stations in a group setting; however, will receive individualized exercise prescription regarding level of difficulty and exercise progression.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosis of COPD; a self-report of decline in balance or fall in the last 5 years or a recent near fall; smoking history greater than 10 pack years; and are able to provide written informed consent.
You may not qualify if:
- Inability to communicate because of language skills, hearing or cognitive impairment; and evidence of a neurological or musculoskeletal condition that severely limits mobility and postural control (e.g., cerebrovascular accident, advanced Parkinson's disease, amputation).
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Roger Goldsteinlead
- Ontario Lung Associationcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
West Park Healthcare Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M6M2J5, Canada
Related Publications (1)
Beauchamp MK, Janaudis-Ferreira T, Parreira V, Romano JM, Woon L, Goldstein RS, Brooks D. A randomized controlled trial of balance training during pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with COPD. Chest. 2013 Dec;144(6):1803-1810. doi: 10.1378/chest.13-1093.
PMID: 23975185DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dina Brooks, PhD
University of Toronto
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Roger S Goldstein, MD
West Park Healthcare Centre
- STUDY CHAIR
Marla K Beauchamp, MSc.PT
University of Toronto
- STUDY CHAIR
Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, PhD
West Park Healthcare Centre
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Director, Respiratory Medicine
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 22, 2011
First Posted
August 26, 2011
Study Start
August 1, 2011
Primary Completion
September 1, 2012
Study Completion
September 1, 2012
Last Updated
May 3, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-04