idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. diagnosis of IPF according to the 2011 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT statement 2. Age >= 20 yrs 3. No worsening such as infections, rapid deterioration, and acute exacerbation in previous 3 months 4. written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. diagnosis of malignancies 2. unable to undergo pulmonary function test and 6-min walk test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Annual change in FVC | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. pulmonary function other than FVC 2. survival 3. frequencies of acute exacerbation and rapid deterioration 4. 6-min walk test 5. daily dyspnea 6. health-related quality of life 7. COPD assessment test (CAT) 8. LCQ (Leicester Cough Questionnaire) 9. Depression (HADS) 10. GERD symptom (F scale) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kinki University Faculty of Medicine Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology