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Prevalence of COPD: First Epidemiological Data From a Large Region of Turkey

Inonu University, The Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00388232
Enrollment
1200
Registered
2006-10-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2006-10-16

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Conditions

COPD Prevalance

Keywords

COPD, prevalence, smoke, biomass, occupational, Malatya, Turkey

Brief summary

The study was designed to obtain some baseline data on COPD in Malatya region of Turkey.

Detailed description

Sixty clusters from urban and rural regions were randomly selected. Ten and seven consecutive houses were included in the study from each urban and rural cluster respectively. A validated questionnaire on epidemiology of COPD was completed for each household over 18 by a pulmonary physician. Each subject performed the standard spirometric measurement and early bronchodilation testing.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Inonu University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

* All households over 18 were included in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Age \<18 years

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026