Relationship between the BODE index and quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: COPD; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000084088
• Lead Sponsor: Hospital das Forças Armadas

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-01-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 49

Inclusion Criteria

This study included patients with COPD admitted to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at the Catholic University of Brasilia, all ex-smokers for at least six months and were clinically stable, ie no exacerbation of the disease

Exclusion Criteria

We excluded patients who had a comorbidity that causes changes in pulmonary function or physical limitation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified