Award
Omaha VA Medical Center 11110916
Inducing variable breathing ratios during walking to improve exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Recipient
Omaha VA Medical Center
Awarded
March 05, 2026
Identifier
11110916
A research project funded by the Veterans Affairs to improve exercise capacity in COPD patients through inclined walking exercises, scheduled from 2026 to 2029.
Description
The project focuses on pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD patients, using inclined walking to improve exercise capacity. It aims to evaluate the impact of inclined versus standard walking exercises over a 12-week program. The project involves research and development activities related to health and exercise sciences and is funded by the Veterans Affairs.