Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Brief summary
Study to obtain further information on the tolerability and efficacy of Atrovent® unit dose vial 500 µg in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease under conditions of daily practice
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Primarily patients of both gender, older than 30 years, who suffer from chronic obstructive airways disease * Only patients who had not been treated with Atrovent® within the last year were to be considered for inclusion
Exclusion criteria
* Contraindication listed in the instructions for use/summary of product characteristics for Atrovent® unit dose vial 500 µg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in total severity of the clinical picture rated on a 4-point scale | after 4 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of efficacy by investigator on a 4-point scale | after 4 weeks |
| Assessment of efficacy by patient on a 4-point scale | after 4 weeks |
| Assessment of tolerability by investigator on a 4-point scale | after 4 weeks |
| Assessment of tolerability by patient on a 4-point scale | after 4 weeks |
| Number of patients with adverse drug reactions | up to 4 weeks |