COPD
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: COPD patients meet the GOLD guidelines (post-bronchodilator FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio < 70%).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Asthma 2) Subjects had taken corticosteroids (either oral or inhaled) 3) Subjects had been suffering from COPD exacerbation. 4) Patients who are considered inappropriate by doctor.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Indices of chest CT | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parameters of pulmonary function Cell counts of induced sputum Scores of quality of life | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Atami Hospita International University of Health and Welfare Department of Respiratory Medicine