Feasibility of a Multi Component Intervention in Patients With Severe Dyspnea and Obesity
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/13/2019 |
| Start Date: | October 1, 2018 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2019 |
Researchers are trying to see if a multicomponent intervention to support weight loss
decreases dyspnea in obese people with lung disease.
decreases dyspnea in obese people with lung disease.
Patient will use the Weight watchers lifestyle program and receive health coaching
Inclusion Criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- BMI >=35
- Dyspnea MRC class II or greater
- Diagnosis of lung disease
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- BMI <35
- Pregnancy
- Recent respiratory illness (within the last 6 weeks)
- Recent exacerbation of chronic lung disease (within the last 6 weeks)
- Already participating in a structured diet and/or exercise program
- Medical contraindication to weight loss (cancer)
- Medical contraindication to unsupervised exercise (unstable angina)
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