ArticleChronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.)2026
The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Prognosis, Quality of Life, and Psychological Outcomes of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Exercise-induced gut microbiota metabolites and the gut-lung axis: implications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objectives: This meta-analysis assessed the effects of aerobic exercise on the function, prognosis, quality of life, and psychological outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: The Cochrane Library, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched from the inception to June 20, 2025 to identify eligible studies. A random-effects model was employed for meta-analysis. Results: Twenty randomized controlled trials with 1003 participants were included. The risk of bias was high in most studies, particularly because blinding was not feasible. For most outcomes, we observed high heterogeneity among studies. The meta-analysis indicated that compared to the control group, patients with COPD undergoing exercise training had a significantly increased 6-minute walk test (weighted mean difference [WMD] 42.44m), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV Conclusion: Aerobic exercise may improve the functional capacity, symptoms, respiratory reserve, quality of life, and psychological outcomes of patients with COPD.
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