Walking Program With Pedometer on Quality of Life in COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial

— COPD  

Official title:

The Effect of Walking Program With Pedometer on Quality-of-life Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05251623
• Other study ID #: TYGH106081
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 1, 2018
• Est. completion date: March 31, 2019

Study information

• Verified date: February 2022
• Source: Chang Gung University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a walking program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patient with COPD. Method: Patients with COPD were randomly assigned to pedometer group (PG) or control group (CON). Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks. Before and after the program, the following measurements were performed: pulmonary function test (PFT), daily steps, Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and quality of life questionnaire (SF-12).

Description:

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are suffered from impaired pulmonary function and dyspnea which result to limited level of physical activity, and impaired quality of life. Exercise and regular physical activity have been proven to break the vicious circle. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a walking program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patient with COPD. Method: Patients with COPD were randomly assigned to pedometer group (PG) or control group (CON). Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks. Before and after the program, the pulmonary function was assessed by spiromtery test. The exercise capacity were assessed by six-minute walking test, the physical activity level was assessed by daily steps, The quality of life was assessed by COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and quality of life questionnaire (SF-12). .

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 45
• Est. completion date: March 31, 2019
• Est. primary completion date: March 31, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 40 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. diagnosed with COPD

2. in a medically stable condition

3. able to walk unassisted

4. = 40 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

1. oxygen therapy,

2. hemodynamic instability,

3. signs/symptoms of acute infection

4. severe neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular conditions that affect walking

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Lung Diseases
• Lung Diseases, Obstructive
• Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Intervention

Other:
• walking program
Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	Taoyuan General Hospital	Taoyuan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Chang Gung University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	tidal volume	the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. It is measured by spirometers.	week 0
Primary	tidal volume	the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. It is measured by spirometers.	week 7
Primary	Short-form 12 questionnaire (SF-12)	The SF-12 is a quality of life questionnaire. The scores range from 0 (worst conceivable QOL) to 100 (best conceivable QOL)	week 0
Primary	Short-form 12 questionnaire (SF-12)	The SF-12 is a quality of life questionnaire. The scores range from 0 (worst conceivable QOL) to 100 (best conceivable QOL)	week 7
Primary	6 minute walking test	walking distance	week 0
Primary	6 minute walking test	walking distance	week 7
Primary	daily steps	the number of total walking steps per day which is measured by pedometer.	week0
Primary	daily steps	the number of total walking steps per day which is measured by pedometer.	week 7