Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Physical and Psychological Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170210032476N2

Enrollment

Registered

2018-03-09

Start date

2016-04-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-03-26

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Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention group: Implementation of pulmonary rehabilitation program including training of breathing exercises at home and aerobic exercise program according to the American Association of Cardiovas

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients that are with the Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) according to the GOLD criteria (I to IV). Patients that are with the disease exacerbation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: There is contraindication for pulmonary rehabilitation. Patients do not adhere to the program. Patients who are with psychiatric disorders such as dementia. Patients who are with uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases. Patients that can not do the program due to orthopedic issues, diabetes; and uncontrolled liver disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Health- related quality of life. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: St. George questionnaire and SF-12.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary function. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: Spirometry.;Walking ability. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: 6- minute Walk Test.;Shortness of breath. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: Medical Research Council Questionnaire.;Anxiety and Depression. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pulmonary function. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: Spirometry.;Walking ability. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: 6- minute Walk Test.;Shortness of breath. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: Medical Research Council Questionnaire.;Anxiety and Depression. Timepoint: Before initiation of the study and one week after finishing the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Farnaz Mohammadnejad

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

frnzmohammadnezhad@yahoo.com+98 21 2257 2536

Outcome results

None listed

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