J44.9
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Identical to the training period, one group was supplied with 4 L x min-1 oxygen via nasal cannulas (oxygen group) (training over 24 weeks 3 times per week and 30 minutes per session)
Group 2
Sponsors
Remigius-Krankenhaus Leverkusen – OpladenMedizinische Klinik und ambulante pneumologische Rehabilitation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Only patients with the diagnosis of COPD, and FEV1/FVC-ratio <0.7 after bronchodilatation and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) <80% of predicted value were included. Stable clinical condition for at least 4 weeks and normoxemia at rest and during exercise were necessary. Until the entry in the study they should not performed regular physical training.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were other diseases that could interfere with training (e.g. ischemic cardiac disease, musculo-skeletal problems) and psychological disorders.A criterion for fulfilling the training was participation of at least 80% of the sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference of the distance achieved in the 6 minute walk test constituted the primary outcome measure, measured before the training, at midtime (after 12 weeks) and at the end of the training sessions (after 24 weeks). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The maximum work load and the maximum oxygen uptake measured with the ergospirometry and changes at the SF36 assessment test (quality of life), each taken at the beginning, at midtime (after 12 weeks) and at the end (after 24 weeks) were the secondary outcomes. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMarc Spielmanns
Remigius-Krankenhaus Leverkusen – OpladenMedizinische Klinik und ambulante pneumologische Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed