Extrinsic PEP devices and six minute walk test in patients with COPD: a randomized cross-over trial

Extrinsic PEP and six minute walk test in patients with COPD: a randomized cross-over trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR-TTRCC-12002761

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2012-11-08

Start date

2012-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-04-18

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Conditions

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Interventions

6 minute walk test pep valve 10 cmH2O:10 cmH2O valve

6 minute walk test pep valve 0 cmH2O: 0 cm H2O pep ( zero pep)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: COPD patients with severe COPD ( stage GOLD 3-4 )

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: tracheostomy,inability to perform the six-minute walk test,history of bronchial asthma

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
distance walked (meters);	—

Countries

italy

Contacts

Public ContactNicolini Antonello

antonello.nicolini@fastwebnet.it+39 01 85329145

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026