Walking Program With Pedometer on Quality of Life in COPD

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Interventions: Other: walking program

• Registration Number: NCT05251623
• Lead Sponsor: Chang Gung University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a walking program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patient with COPD. Method: Patients with COPD were randomly assigned to pedometer group (PG) or control group (CON). Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks. Before and after the program, the following measurements were performed: pulmonary function test (PFT), daily steps, Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and quality of life questionnaire (SF-12).

Detailed Description

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are suffered from impaired pulmonary function and dyspnea which result to limited level of physical activity, and impaired quality of life. Exercise and regular physical activity have been proven to break the vicious circle. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a walking program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patient with COPD. Method: Patients with COPD were randomly assigned to pedometer group (PG) or control group (CON). Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks. Before and after the program, the pulmonary function was assessed by spiromtery test. The exercise capacity were assessed by six-minute walking test, the physical activity level was assessed by daily steps, The quality of life was assessed by COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and quality of life questionnaire (SF-12).

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2018-03-31
• Study Completion: 2019-03-31
• Study First Submitted: 2021-12-30
• Status Verified: 2022-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-02-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-02-10
• Study First Posted: 2022-02-23
• Last Update Posted: 2022-02-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1. diagnosed with COPD
2. in a medically stable condition
3. able to walk unassisted
4. ≥ 40 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

1. oxygen therapy,
2. hemodynamic instability,
3. signs/symptoms of acute infection
4. severe neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular conditions that affect walking

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
pedometer	walking program	walking with pedometer

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
tidal volume	week 7	the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. It is measured by spirometers.
daily steps	week 7	the number of total walking steps per day which is measured by pedometer.
Short-form 12 questionnaire (SF-12)	week 7	The SF-12 is a quality of life questionnaire. The scores range from 0 (worst conceivable QOL) to 100 (best conceivable QOL)
6 minute walking test	week 7	walking distance

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Taoyuan General Hospital; 🇨🇳 Taoyuan, Taiwan