COPD
Conditions
Brief summary
Persons with COPD are randomized to pedometer versus pedometer plus Internet mediated website to promote walking and physical activity. Primary outcome is daily step counts. Intervention lasts 3 months.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALInternet mediated walking program
Sponsors
University of Michigan
VA Boston Healthcare System
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
COPD, ability to walk, has Internet access
Exclusion criteria
COPD exacerbation in previous 4 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Step Counts | pre and 3 months post | measured by pedometer |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed