A decision model for the management of acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department: flowchart for treatment allocation.

A decision model for the management of acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department: flowchart for treatment allocation. - AEC-F Trial: Acute Exacerbation COPD Flowchart

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON44069

Enrollment

300

Registered

2015-10-12

Start date

2015-12-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / AECOPD

Interventions

The algorithm is applied in all patients presenting to the emergency department with an acute exacerbation of COPD. It is divided into four categories based on clinical criteria and arterial blood g

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Patient is previously diagnosed with COPD supported by spirometric evidence of airflow obstruction FEV1/VC 35 years, smoking history (>1 Pack Year). Or diagnosed within three months after inclusion in stable pulmonary situation. - Patient is presenting with a probable or certain exacerbation of COPD, defined as: An acute event characterized by a worsening of the patient*s respiratory symptoms that is beyond day-to-day variations and leads to a change in medication.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Active malignancy with life expectancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint is admission rate.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary study endpoints are readmission rate, average length of stay when admitted, healthcare costs, 30-day mortality rate and health status.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)