The effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on pain in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001216303
• Lead Sponsor: Dina Brooks

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-08-21
• Study Completion: 2019-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 30 September 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals with diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC <70), with smoking history of > 10 pack years, clinically stable, with no exacerbation in the previous 6 weeks
May have pain present or absent at the beginning of pulmonary rehabilitation. All participants are undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation as part of their standard care.

Exclusion Criteria

Evidence of exacerbation of COPD within the last 6 weeks.
Predominant diagnosis of respiratory condition other than COPD

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Presence of pain according to Brief Pain inventory (question 1: - have you experienced pain (other than a toothache, minor sprain) within the last 24 hours? Yes/No[Beginning and end of pulmonary rehabilitation ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale[Beginning and end of pulmonary rehabilitation ];Pain coping behaviour questionnaire[beginning and end of pulmonary rehabilitation ];6-minute walk distance[beginning and end of pulmonary rehabilitation ];Disease-specific health related quality of life using the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire [beginning and end of pulmonary rehabilitation ]