NCT00159549 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Citation(s)

Lomundal BK, Steinsbekk A
Observational studies of a one year self-management program and a two year pulmonary rehabilitation program in patients with COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2007;2(4):617-24.
Steinsbekk A, Lomundal BK
Three-year follow-up after a two-year comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program. Chron Respir Dis. 2009;6(1):5-11. doi: 10.1177/1479972308098387.

Long Term Effect of an Education and Training Program for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Clinical trial NCT00159549 - References