Status:
UNKNOWN
Changes in Microcirculation and Functional Status During Exacerbation of COPD
Lead Sponsor:
Hasselt University
Conditions:
COPD Exacerbation
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Brief Summary
This study investigates the influence of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on retinal microcirculation, on functional status and also investigates the prognostic value...
Detailed Description
Recent findings suggest that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk for myocardial infarction and stroke during periods of acute exacerbation. These findings ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stable COPD (post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume / forced vital capacity \< 0.7), no exacerbations in the previous weeks. COPD patients with diagnosis of acute exacerbation, based on the GOLD criteria.
Exclusion
- Inability to walk without support from others
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 8 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03250000
Start Date
September 8 2017
End Date
July 1 2020
Last Update
September 8 2017
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
Genk, Belgium, 3600