Respiratory: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Respiratory Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Conditions
Interventions
Men and women with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD, who are physically able to access and attend the clinic on a regular basis will be randomised to attend either the nurse run breathlessness clinic or
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease whose therapy has been optimised and breathlessness remains a predominating symptom.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Dyspnoea and emotional function as measured by the results of self reported Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ-SR). This measures dyspnoea, fatigue, emotional function and mastery. 2. Functional exercise capacity as measured by the six-minute shuttle walk. 3. Borg scores and Oxygen saturation will also be recorded. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Additional GP and hospital attendance and hospital admissions. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed