chronic bronchitis COPD
Conditions
Interventions
Individual treatment advice which is based on a treatment algorithm based on
the CCQ-score
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - diagnosis of COPD - aged > 40 yrs - smoking history > 10 pack-yrs - FEV1/ forced vital capacity (FVC)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Myocardial infarction less than 3 months ago - Inability to read and understand the Dutch language. - history of asthma or allergic rhinitis before the age of 40 - regular use of oxygen - unstable or life-threatening comorbid condition - Dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Change in health status (SGRQ total score) over time. 2. The second primary outcome will be the exacerbation frequency, measured by medication use. ( | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in CCQ score. Changes in 6 minute walking distance test results. Changes in mMRC-score and HADS-score Hospital admissions. Death. Changes in lung function Quality adjusted life years (QALY*s) The CCQ has a total score and 3 subdomain scores. Total scores and subdomain scores will be compared to other questionnaires that address the same factors. This way it can be assessed if the subdomain scores can be used as a valid method to diagnose problems in the different domains. • Total score: Total SGRQ • Symptom domain: SGRQ symptom domain • Functional domain: SGRQ section 6 and 7 • Mental domain: Depression and anxiety scale (HADS) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed