Feasibility of an at-home intervention to reduce prolonged sitting in patients hospitalised for an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Respiratory; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13790881
• Lead Sponsor: niversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

2016 protocol in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27697880 2018 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29643055

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-10-30
• Study Completion: 2016-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 7 May 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged between 40 and 85 years
2. Have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD
3. Have experienced fewer than 4 exacerbations requiring hospital admission in the last 12 months
4. Have a confirmed acute exacerbation as the reason for hospitalisation
5. Are willing and able to comply with the trial protocol
6. Are physically able to participate in light intensity physical activity (i.e. walking with an aid)
7. Are able to provide informed consent (read and understand English)

Exclusion Criteria

1. If the Respiratory Discharge Service (REDS) nurses or clinicians deem them unsuitable for the project for any reason (e.g. terminally ill)
2. Patients with an injury or additional health condition that precludes their ability to take part in light intensity physical activity
3. Patients with an overlying medical disorder that interferes with provision of consent, completion of measurements, intervention, interview, or follow-up

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified