Do the SPPB and 4-metre Gait Speed Predict Hospital Readmission in Patients Hospitalised for Acute Exacerbation if COPD?

Completed

• Conditions: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Bronchitis, Chronic; Disease Progression; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Pulmonary Emphysema

• Registration Number: NCT01507415
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate simple tests of physical function in hospitalised patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to assess whether they can predict future hospital readmission. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a simple test of standing balance, usual walking speed (4-metre gait speed) and ability to stand from a chair, which reflects global physical functioning and frailty.

We hypothesise that the SPPB or 4-metre gait speed can predict future hospital readmissions.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-11
• Study First Submitted: 2012-01-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-01-06
• Study First Posted: 2012-01-10
• Primary Completion: 2013-02
• Study Completion: 2014-02
• Status Verified: 2014-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-11-04
• Last Update Posted: 2014-11-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 226

Inclusion Criteria

• Hospital admission with an exacerbation of COPD
• Must have capacity to consent
• Able to walk

Exclusion Criteria

• Co-morbibities that limit walking ability
• Co-morbidities that make walking unsafe

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hospital readmission rate	3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hospital readmission rate	12 months
Hospital Bed days	12 months
Time to first hospital readmission	12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Hillingdon Hospital; 🇬🇧 Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Watford General Hospital; 🇬🇧 Watford, United Kingdom