Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Conditions
Brief summary
To obtain further information on the prescribing pattern and therapeutic long term value in patients suffering from moderate or severs 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 moderate or severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease * Only patients who showed following diagnosis parameters were to be considered for inclusion * FEV1 (Forced expiratory volume in 1 second) and FEV1/VC (vital capacity) \<70% * Reversibility FEV1 \<12% in the last 6 months * Smoker or Ex-smoker (\>10 Pack years) * Asthma to be excluded
Exclusion criteria
• Contraindications listed in the Instructions for Use/Summary of Product Characteristics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in overall severity of the clinical picture rated on a 4-point scale | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |
| Investigator assessment of improvement of thec linical picture rated on a 6-point symptom profile | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of tolerability by investigator on a 4-point scale | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |
| Assessment of efficacy by investigator on a 4-point scale | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |
| Number of patients with adverse drug reactions | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |
| Assessment of tolerability by patient on a 4-point scale | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |
| Assessment of efficacy by patient on a 4-point scale | Up to 6 months after first study drug administration |