A behaviour-change intervention to reduce sedentary time in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Sedentary behaviour; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001534471
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-11-08
• Study Completion: 2019-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 10 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

Medical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) / forced vital capacity ratio of < 0.7); Clinically stable, defined as no change in medication in the four weeks preceding recruitment; Able to mobilise independently with or without a walking aid; Expected to wait eight weeks or more on the waiting list for a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Exclusion Criteria

Have participated in a supervised exercise training program within the last six months; have limited spoken and/or written English which prevents them from participating in the intervention.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified