Noninvasive ventilation versus supplemental oxygen supply during walking in patients with severe COPD

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00005720

Enrollment

Registered

2014-03-13

Start date

2008-11-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

J44.9 J96.11

Interventions

Group 1: 6 minute walk test with non-invasive ventilation Group 2: 6 minute walk test with supplemental oxygen

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with stable hypercapnic COPD

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute exacerbation, infection, carcinoma, neuromuscular disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in PaO2 after a 6 minute walking test wit NIV compared to the application of supplemental oxygen	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in walking distance	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactDavid Walker

Abteilung Pneumologie Universitätsklinik Freiburg

david.walker@uniklinik-freiburg.de0761 270 37060

Outcome results

None listed

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