Status:

COMPLETED

The Risk of Falling in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Fall

Eligibility:

All Genders

35-80 years

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate what daily activities increase the risk of falling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients (COPD).

Detailed Description

To investigate the what daily activities increase the risk of falling in patients with COPD, twenty-eight voluntary patients with COPD, aged between 35-80 years will be divided into two groups: Group-...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • stable disease (no severe exacerbations in the prior 3 months)
  • ability to walk independently
  • ability to read and write in Turkish
  • able to follow simple instructions
  • no pathology in visual ability and hearing

Exclusion

  • a history of specific balance problems (i.e., diagnosed vestibular or neurological disorder)
  • severe musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiovascular disorders that limit mobility
  • use of medication(s) that may increase the risk of falls
  • participate in pulmonary rehabilitation in the lasts six months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 31 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 3 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04074499

Start Date

August 31 2019

End Date

December 3 2019

Last Update

October 8 2024

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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Bakırkoy, Turkey (Türkiye), 34147