idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conditions
Interventions
IPF Pulmonary rehabilitation 10-week twice-weekly
COPD Pulmonary rehabilitation 10-week twice-weekly
Sponsors
Tosei General Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In IPF patients, inclusion criteria were as follows: (i) age less than 75 years; (ii) diagnosis of IPF; (iii) shortness of breath on effort; and (iv) stable clinical condition with no infection or exacerbation in the previous three months. Inclusion criteria for COPD patients were as follows: patient-reported exertional dyspnea; a constant medication regimen without any history of an acute exacerbation for at least 3 months prior to recruitment. (i) a history of smoking of more than 20 pack-years, (ii) a FEV1 / forced vital capacity (FVC) of less than 70%
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria in IPF were severe comorbid illnesses, collagen vascular diseases, and the need for long-term oxygen therapy. The exclusion criteria included a history of lung surgery, the use of long-term oxygen therapy. (i) no clinical diagnosis of asthma.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| exercise capacity (following 10-weeks pulmonary rehabilitation) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Baseline dyspnea index, St. George`s Respiratory Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShinichi Arizono
Seirei Christopher University School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Outcome results
None listed