Effects of roflumilast on arterial stiffness in COPD (ELASTIC): A randomized trial.

Matthias Helmut UrbanNicole KreibichAndreas GleissGeorg-Christian FunkSylvia HartlOtto C Burghuber

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2020)

Our study revealed no beneficial effects of roflumilast on arterial stiffness. Further studies are needed to test a potential improvement of exercise capacity with roflumilast in COPD.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
blood pressure
lung function
high intensity
physical activity
risk assessment
resistance training
cystic fibrosis
human health
case control
climate change
body composition