A Prospective, Observational Study of COPD Patients in U.S. Hospitals

EPI-Q

Status: Withdrawn

Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatments: Behavioral: HRQoL surveys

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02406534

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Details and patient eligibility

About

This is an observational study to evaluate the relationship between pulmonary function and the patient reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) related admissions. Patients with COPD will be approached to participate in the study. Pulmonary function will be measured on consented, eligible patients. The pulmonary function measurement collected will be used for cohort assignment. The prospective follow up period will monitor the cohorts for evidence of readmission and to assess HRQoL.

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

≥ 18 years of age Fluent in English Current hospital admission is for COPD Diagnosis of COPD for at least 1 year prior to enrollment

Exclusion criteria

Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Trial design

0 participants in 2 patient groups

Normal Pulmonary Function

Treatment:

Behavioral: HRQoL surveys

Reduced Pulmonary Function

Treatment:

Behavioral: HRQoL surveys