COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Conditions
Interventions
The usual adult dose is 20microg(2puffs)of procaterol hydrochloride hydrate. In the case of MEPTIN Kid Air use is 20microg(4puffs). The administration should be done about 15minutes before breathlessn
s age and severity of symptoms.
Sponsors
Tokyo Women's Medical University Tohoku University Hospital Wakayama Medical University Tohoku Rosai Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient will be eligible for inclusion in this study if all of the following criteria are met: 1.An outpatient with COPD, but do not change the state, during study. 2.A patient without experience of airway infection or exacerbation within 3 months. 3.Patients meet the COPD guidelines of the Japanese Respiratory Society. The GOLD stages are stage >= II
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A patient will not be eligible for inclusion in this study if any of the following criteria 1. There is a current diagnosis of asthma, in the opinion of the investigator 2. Patients with contraindication of procaterol inhalation. 3. The investigator judge to exclude
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| severity of Breathlessness in exertions(Shortness of Breath Questionaire) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Activities of Daily Living(ADL) using Actimarker | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHiromasa Ogawa
Tohoku University school of Medicine industrial medicine
Outcome results
None listed