Plain-English translation of NCT05962164 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our COPD research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing passive heat therapy — soaking your lower legs in warm water — to see if it can help people with COPD improve their heart health and ability to exercise. Researchers know that people with COPD have a higher risk of heart disease, but traditional exercise training can be hard because of breathing problems and muscle fatigue. This study explores whether warm water immersion could give similar benefits to exercise without being as difficult.
People with COPD struggle with traditional exercise because of severe breathing difficulty and muscle tiredness, which puts them at high risk for heart disease. This treatment is being tested because it may improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure in a gentler way that doesn't require intense physical activity.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to either soak your lower legs in warm water (about 42°C) or lukewarm water (about 36°C) for 45 minutes per session. The research team will measure your heart health and exercise ability before, during, and after the treatment to see if the warm water helps. You'll also complete some light exercise tests to check if the treatment improves how well you can exercise.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Collaborators
Canadian Lung Association
Enrollment target
~32 participants
Started
August 2023
Primary completion
May 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
40 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2025.
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Central contact
Neil Eves, PhD
Associate Professor
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