Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 6-minute walk test
Conditions
Interventions
Present test was performed based on the American Thoracic Society guidelines(14). Prior to beginning of study, all patients received a comprehensive explanation about the 6MWT. Also, subjects were as
Experimental Behavioral
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (I) definitive diagnosis of moderate to severe COPD, (II) weeks without exacerbations), (III) lack of acute coronary syndrome, (IV) FEV 1 /FVC ratio of less than 0.7, and 50 %< FEV<80% (stage 2) and 30 %< FEV<50% (stage 3), (V) a cigarettes smoking history of more than 10 pack-years, and (VI) ability to walk.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1-Patients with complications during the test were excluded from the study. 2- Patients who didn't have informed consent. 3- patients with other serious health problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 6 minute walk test oxygen saturation 15 min pulseoxyeter | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| distance walked 15 min meters | — |
Countries
Iran
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Emami
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed