Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Brief summary
Post-marketing surveillance to gather information regarding the tolerance and efficacy of Spiriva® 18 micrograms in patients with COPD under conditions of daily practice.
Interventions
DRUGTiotropium bromide
Tiotropium bromide 18 micrograms
Sponsors
Boehringer Ingelheim
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women aged at least 40 years with the symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with the general and specific contraindications listed in the Patient Information Leaflet and the Basic Product Information
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline in breathlessness when walking/climbing stairs | Baseline, after 4 weeks |
| Change from baseline in breathlessness on physical exercise | Baseline, after 4 weeks |
| Change from baseline in breathlessness during everyday activities | Baseline, after 4 weeks |
| Change from baseline in breathlessness during housework | Baseline, after 4 weeks |
| Change from baseline in overall severity of the clinical picture | Baseline, after 4 weeks |
| Occurrence of Adverse Events | 4 weeks |
Outcome results
None listed