Arm and leg exercise training versus leg training alone for COPD

This trial is testing whether combining arm and leg exercises during a pulmonary rehabilitation program works better than doing leg exercises alone for people with moderate to severe COPD. Researchers know that exercise training helps COPD patients breathe better and do daily tasks more easily, but they want to see if adding arm exercises to the standard leg training gives even better results.

Many people with COPD struggle with shortness of breath and fatigue during everyday activities like climbing stairs or getting dressed, and they often need help from caregivers. While leg exercise training is proven to help, scientists haven't yet compared whether adding arm exercises to this standard treatment provides additional benefits for breathing, strength, and independence.