This study plans to learn about heart function among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In particular, the investigators want to understand the different patterns of right ventricular response during rest and moderate- vs high-intensity exercise. By identifying patterns of right ventricular dysfunction, this study will help identify better treatments for patients with COPD in the future.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
After a brief warmup, participants will be asked to perform approximately 5 minutes of exercise at moderate intensity and then approximately 2 minutes of exercise at high intensity.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, United States
RECRUITINGRight ventricular contractility measured by transthoracic echocardiography
Global longitudinal strain, measured in absolute percent
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Right ventricular contractility measured by conductance catheter
Maximum rate of pressure change, dP/dtmax in mmHg/sec
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Right ventricular systolic function measured by transthoracic echocardiography
Fractional area change on transthoracic echocardiography, measured in percent
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Right ventricular systolic function measured by transthoracic echocardiography
Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion on transthoracic echocardiography, measured in centimeters
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Health-related quality of life by Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire
Units, range 0-100 with greater scores indicating a more favorable health state
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max)
In L/min
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Plasma acylcarnitines measured via ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry
Peak intensity, measured as arbitrary units
Time frame: Up to 1 hour
Physical activity measured by activity monitor
Time spent in moderate or vigorous activity in absolute percent
Time frame: 7 days
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