Prevalence of COPD: First Epidemiological Data From a Large Region of Turkey

COPD Prevalance Clinical Trial

Official title:

Inonu University, The Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00388232
• Other study ID #: 1-Gunen
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: October 13, 2006
• Last updated: October 13, 2006

Study information

• Verified date: October 2006
• Source: Inonu University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: TURKEY: INONU UNIVERSITY
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The study was designed to obtain some baseline data on COPD in Malatya region of Turkey.

Description:

Sixty clusters from urban and rural regions were randomly selected. Ten and seven consecutive houses were included in the study from each urban and rural cluster respectively. A validated questionnaire on epidemiology of COPD was completed for each household over 18 by a pulmonary physician. Each subject performed the standard spirometric measurement and early bronchodilation testing.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 1200
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• All households over 18 were included in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 years

Study Design

Allocation: Random Sample, Primary Purpose: Screening, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• COPD Prevalance

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Inonu University