Status:

COMPLETED

Role of Endorphins in the Perception of Dyspnea in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Endorphins are naturally occurring narcotic substances that are released when individuals perform exercise. The hypothesis of the study is that endorphins reduce the severity of breathlessness during ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of COPD
  • Ability to exercise
  • Ability to computer mouse to provide ratings
  • \> 10 pack-years smoking
  • Baseline dyspnea index \< 9

Exclusion

  • Clinically significant comorbidities

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00458419

Start Date

September 1 2005

End Date

May 1 2007

Last Update

November 2 2007

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03756-0001