Use of Internet Mediated Walking Program and Pedometer in COPD

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: COPD
• Interventions: Behavioral: Internet mediated walking program

• Registration Number: NCT01772082
• Lead Sponsor: VA Boston Healthcare System

Brief Summary

Persons with COPD are randomized to pedometer versus pedometer plus Internet mediated website to promote walking and physical activity. Primary outcome is daily step counts. Intervention lasts 3 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-04-30
• Study First Submitted: 2013-01-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-01-18
• Study First Posted: 2013-01-21
• Primary Completion: 2016-01-06
• Study Completion: 2017-02-02
• Status Verified: 2017-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 2017-03-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 114

Inclusion Criteria

COPD, ability to walk, has Internet access

Exclusion Criteria

COPD exacerbation in previous 4 weeks

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Pedometer alone	Internet mediated walking program	pedometer
Pedometer plus website	Internet mediated walking program	pedometer and website

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Daily Step Counts	pre and 3 months post	measured by pedometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

VABoston Healthcare System; 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States