A Descriptive Study to Explore Certain Characteristics of Patients at Risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in a Primary Care Setting

The purpose of this study is to explore if certain characteristics, easily detected within a regular primary care setting, may indicate that a patient at risk for COPD (45 ≤ age ≤ 80 years and a smoking history of ≥ 15 pack years) is prone to have a diagnosis of COPD according to Medical Products Agency guidelines.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

45 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Research Site, Alingsås, Sweden

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with a history of smoking one pack of cigarettes per day for 15 years or more

Exclusion criteria

Known Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Known severe cardiovascular disease

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

The patients will test their lung function with a COPD-6 screener for COPD and compare with regular spirometry. Medical records will be checked for health care contacts with respiratory diagnosis during the last 24 months prior to the study visit.

Time frame: There will only be one visit in the study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Descriptive Study to Explore Certain Characteristics of Patients at Risk for COPD in a Primary Care Setting

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Nov 16, 2009
Registry last updated: Nov 19, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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