Variable Concentrations of Oxygen in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000441819
• Lead Sponsor: Janine Pilcher

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-04-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with oxygen induced elevation in transcutaneous carbon dioxide levels of greater than or equal to 4mmHg.

Exclusion Criteria

An intercurrent chest infection
FEV1:FVC >0.7
Baseline transcutaneous carbon dioxide of greater than 60mmHg
Diagnosis of a disease causing restriction to chest wall expansion (neuromuscular disease or chest wall dysfunction)
Obesity (body mass index greater than or equal to 40)
Any other condition which, at the investigator's discretion, is believed may present a safety risk or impact the feasibility of the study or the study results.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified