Status:
COMPLETED
Diaphragmatic Mobility and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-75 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of diaphragm mobility on exercise capacity and dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Detailed Description
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive obstruction of the airways which is partially irreversible. COPD patients commonly present increased resistance to airflow,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clinically stable (no respiratory crises or hospitalizations within the 30 days preceding the study outset)
- patients receiving optimized clinical medical treatment
Exclusion
- patients suffering from other cardiorespiratory diseases
- patients with oxygen-dependent for any reason
- patients classified as obese or as underweight
- patients presenting other respiratory diseases or pleural scars on chest X-rays
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00870246
Start Date
February 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
May 6 2009
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