A Prospective, Observational Study of COPD Patients in U.S. Hospitals
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT02406534
- Lead Sponsor
- EPI-Q
- Brief Summary
This is an observational study to evaluate the relationship between pulmonary function and the patient reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) related admissions. Patients with COPD will be approached to participate in the study. Pulmonary function will be measured on consented, eligible patients. The pulmonary function measurement collected will be used for cohort assignment. The prospective follow up period will monitor the cohorts for evidence of readmission and to assess HRQoL.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
≥ 18 years of age Fluent in English Current hospital admission is for COPD Diagnosis of COPD for at least 1 year prior to enrollment
Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method COPD related readmissions 6 months Health related quality of life (HRQoL) 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method