The effects of portable, exertional oxygen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000457640
• Lead Sponsor: The Northern Clinical Research Centre

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, non-smoker, activity limited by breathlessness, clinically stable for previous 4 weeks, does not qualify for long term oxygen therapy (PaO2 > 55 mmHg), not currently receiving home oxygen therapy.

Exclusion Criteria

Significant locomotor disability, other severe disabling medical condition, currently attending a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dyspnoea[At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks];Quality of life[At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks];Exercise tolerance[At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Activity levels[At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks.];Depression symptoms[At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks.];Service utilisation[At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks.]