Status:
COMPLETED
Ambulatory Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lead Sponsor:
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Collaborating Sponsors:
Dr. Tibor Schmoller, pulmonary practice Winterhude
Conditions:
COPD
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomised-controlled study is undertaken to investigate the effects of a long term low intensity outpatient training program on physical fitness and quality of life in moderate to severe COPD pa...
Detailed Description
Broad evidence exists on the beneficial effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on exercise capabilities and quality of life in COPD patients. Clinically relevant effects have been achieved by training pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- COPD GOLD stage II-IV
- smoking history of \>20 pack years
- adequate pharmacological therapy
- written informed consent
Exclusion
- respiratory insufficiency, defined as PaO2\<55 mm Hg and/or PaCO2\>50 mm Hg breathing room air
- manifest cardiac insufficiency
- uncontrolled arterial hypertension
- malignant disease
- symptomatic coronary heart disease resp. pathological cycle ergometry results
- limited physical capabilities caused by musculoskeletal disorders
- unwillingness to return for follow-up
- previous or ongoing participation in exercise training programs
- unability to attend at least 75% of sessions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01195402
Start Date
April 1 2004
End Date
February 1 2006
Last Update
September 6 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany, 20246