Prevalence of COPD: First Epidemiological Data From a Large Region of Turkey

Completed

• Conditions: COPD Prevalance

• Registration Number: NCT00388232
• Lead Sponsor: Inonu University

Brief Summary

The study was designed to obtain some baseline data on COPD in Malatya region of Turkey.

Detailed Description

Sixty clusters from urban and rural regions were randomly selected. Ten and seven consecutive houses were included in the study from each urban and rural cluster respectively. A validated questionnaire on epidemiology of COPD was completed for each household over 18 by a pulmonary physician. Each subject performed the standard spirometric measurement and early bronchodilation testing.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2006-10
• Study First Submitted: 2006-10-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-10-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-10-13
• Study First Posted: 2006-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 2006-10-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1200

Inclusion Criteria

• All households over 18 were included in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Age <18 years

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified