Bronchitis, Chronic, Disease Progression, Lung Diseases, Lung Diseases, Obstructive, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Pulmonary Emphysema
Conditions
Keywords
Cohort Studies, Longitudinal Studies
Brief summary
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) often develop muscle problems, particularly in their legs which makes them more limited in what they can do. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a simple test of standing balance, usual walking speed and ability to stand from a chair. The SPPB may be a useful measure to predict leg function. This study aims to evaluate whether the SPPB is comparable with current exercise tests used in COPD patients, and whether it is useful in predicting disability, death and health resource usage over time.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Medical Research Council
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of COPD
Exclusion criteria
* Any patient in whom mobility and lower limb function have been significantly affected by a neuromuscular cause (eg. motor neurone disease), severe peripheral vascular disease or amputation * Any patient whom is deemed unsafe to exercise * Patients unable to complete the SPPB, walking tests and leg strength assessments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mortality rate | 36 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hospitalisation rate | 36 months |
| Healthcare resource usage | 36 months |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed