​INtervention Study In overweiGHT patients with COPD

​COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. which is due to cigarette smoking, often accompanied with unhealthy lifestyle habits that lead to physical limitation and weight gain. This study is about finding out if a lifestyle program will improve Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease symptoms of patients with high body mass index. The lifestyle program involves promoting healthy diet and increasing physical activity to hopefully lead to weight loss and better exercise tolerance. In addition, the effects on shortness of breath, quality of life, and cardiovascular disease risk factors are also being observed.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kaharu Sumino
Study Coordinator: Marie White

This study is currently ongoing, but enrollment has closed. 

This study was funded by the Foundation through NIH (National Institute of Health)