Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Conditions
Interventions
the group to use the inhalation of procaterol
one month after observational period, inhale one (10 micro gram) or 2 puffs of procaterol before exercise or at dyspnea during the intervention period. Maximum 8 puffs per day.
the standard therapy gr
continue the same therapy as usual without procaterol inhalation for 2 months.
Sponsors
Niigata University
Sado General Hospital Nishi-Niigata Central Hospital Niigata Rinko Hospital Nagaoka Central General Hospital Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital Muikamchi Hospital Joetsu General Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Outpatient with COPD 2. Acquired informed consent 3. Stable patient with more than 3 months of use of thiotropium 4. No bronchial infection nor worsening over last 3 months 5. moderate to severe COPD patient in the GOLD guideline
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patient with obvious bronchial asthma 2.Patient with home oxygen theraphy 3.Patient who were prohibited for procaterol 4.Unappropriate patient judged by the physician.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily activity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| QoL, Shortness of Breath, 6-minute walk test | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHideaki Nakayama
Niigata University Medical and dental hospital
Outcome results
None listed