Breathe easier during exercise ~ Can Heliox improve the sensation of breathlessness and increase exercise duration in people with COPD

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Dyspnoea; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000487314
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Respiratory Medicine, Repatriation General Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Are aged over 40

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) of at least Stage III as per the Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1) <= 50% predicted post bronchodilator.

Are able to give informed written consent prior to entering the study.

Can comply with scheduled visit and all study related activities

Exclusion Criteria

Any clearly documented history of adult asthma or chronic respiratory disorders (e.g. primary bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis or any clearly documented history of adult asthma or chronic respiratory disorders (e.g. primary bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumoconiosis) other than COPD.

Any contraindication for Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), as per American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians guidelines (ATS/ACCP 2003)

Participating in a research study or use of any investigational drug during this studys, pneumoconiosis) other than COPD.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified