None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) adults over 40 years of age (2) a forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) ratio of less than 0.70 (70%) based on post bronchodilater pulmonary function test (3) agree to provide informed consent for the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) refusal to provide informed consent for the study (2) inability to evaluate pulmonary function test (3) unable to visit for follow-up inspection at 12 months (4) pregnant or have plans to conceive during the research period (5) respiratory disease other than COPD (6) neuromuscular disease (7) a person under immunosuppression treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| peak oxygen consumption | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiratory muscle strength | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital