Clinical Trial: The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Condition: COPD
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Brief Summary:
Persons with COPD benefit from being physically active, but they are often limited by chronic musculoskeletal pain.This project will determine whether a non-pharmacologic, integrated, technology-mediated walking and Tai Chi mindfulness intervention can improve physical function in Veterans with COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain.The proposed research addresses VA Rehabilitation R&D Service's high priority area of improving health-related quality of life by reducing disease burden and maximizing…
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