Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Brief summary
Study to obtain further information on the tolerability and efficacy of Atrovent® inhalets in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease under conditions of daily practice
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients of both genders older than 40 years, who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease * Only patients who have not been treated with Atrovent® within the last year are to be considered for inclusion
Exclusion criteria
* Contraindications listed in the Instructions for Use/Summary of Product Characteristics for Atrovent® metered dose inhaler
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in overall severity of the clinical picture | 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of efficacy by investigator on a 4-point scale | after 3 months |
| Assessment of efficacy by patient on a 4-point scale | after 3 months |
| Number of patients with adverse drug reactions | 3 months |
| Assessment of tolerability by investigator on a 4-point scale | after 3 months |
| Assessment of tolerability by patient on a 4-point scale | after 3 months |