Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Brief summary
* Primary objective of this observational study was to gain insights into the effects of therapy with Spiriva® (tiotropium bromide) 18 microgram on the health-related quality of life and physical functioning in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and demonstrated hyperinflation. * Secondary objective was to obtain safety data regarding adverse events.
Interventions
Tiotropium bromide18 micrograms by oral inhalation (1 x daily) with the HandiHaler®
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Women and men with diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a thoracic gas volume (TGV) \> = 120% as measured by body plethysmography * Only patients who have not yet been treated with Spiriva® 18 micrograms can be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who presenting the general and specific contraindications mentioned in the Patient Information and Prescribing Information
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline for assessment of the health-related euro quality of life 5 dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D) time trade off (TTO) score | At baseline (visit 1) and after 4 weeks (visit 2) |
| Change from baseline for assessment of the health-related EQ-5D questionnaire linear rating scale | At baseline (visit 1) and after 4 weeks (visit 2) |
| Change from baseline for assessment of physical functioning in every day life (PF-10) | At baseline (visit 1) and after 4 weeks (visit 2) |