Status:
COMPLETED
Benefits of Liquid Oxygen in COPD Patients Presenting Desaturation During Exercise.
Lead Sponsor:
Jtarrega
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Hospital Mutua de Terrassa
Conditions:
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is analyzed the impact of oxygen adjusted during exercise in COPD patients without conventional for LTOT but with exercise desaturation.
Detailed Description
Oxygen will be administered through nasal cannulae. Patients will be provided with a tank of liquid oxygen and a rechargeable portable device. The 6 minuts walking test will be used to adjusted oxygen...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical stable moderate to severe COPD (FEV1 \<70%, FEV 1 / FVC \<70%) total lung capacity (TLC\> 80%) without conventional criteria for LTOT, optimal medical therapy, mean SpO2 ≤ 88% during the 6 minuts walking test and active life outside the home, other than active smoking or are in program respiratory rehabilitation.
Exclusion
- Current smokers - Presence of respiratory failure and criteria for LTOT (PO2 \<55 mmHg or 55-60 mmHg associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic cor pulmonale, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or polycythemia). - Presence of impaired mobility - Cognitive impairment or intellectual disability to fill in questionnaires - No acceptance of liquid oxygen - Presence of active comorbidities (cardiovascular disease, rheumatologic, renal, hepatic) - Participation in pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
112 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02273830
Start Date
September 1 2015
End Date
October 1 2017
Last Update
August 7 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital General de Granollers
Granollers, BArcelona, Spain, 08402