Status:

COMPLETED

Helium-Hyperoxia and 6MWT Distance in COPD

Lead Sponsor:

University of Saskatchewan

Collaborating Sponsors:

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

We assessed the effect of altering inspired gas on the 6MWT distance in COPD. We hypothesized that HeO2 would improve walking distance and reduce shortness of breath compared to both RA and O2, and po...

Detailed Description

We hypothesized that inspiring helium-hyperoxia (HeO2) would significantly improve 6-minute walking test (6MWT) distance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) subjects. This was a blinded, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Exertional dyspnea
  • Activity limitation
  • COPD

Exclusion

  • Recent exacerbation (\< 4 wks)
  • Supplemental O2
  • Significant cardiovascular/musculoskeletal abnormalities

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

May 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00394225

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

May 1 2006

Last Update

October 31 2006

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Edmonton General Hospital, Caritas Lung HEalth Centre

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada