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NCT Number: NCT02223962

Effects of Physical Activity Counseling After an Exacerbation in COPD

Severe exacerbations are prevalent in a subgroup of patients with COPD and generally warrant a hospitalization. During the hospitalization, patients are extremely physically inactive with only a limited recovery one month after discharge. Physical inactivity is associated with negative health benefits. Therefore intervening in the period after and exacerbation seems useful to improve the levels of physical activity. Physical activity counseling and real-time feedback have already been applied in stable patients with COPD, with beneficial effects.The present study will investigate whether this specific intervention will help to improve the activity level in patients after an acute exacerbation. Further we investigated the effects of the intervention on improvements in functional exercise capacity.

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Key information

Conditions

COPD Exacerbation Behavior Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Motor Activity Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

40 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Hospital Leuven

Leuven, 3000, Belgium

About this study

After signing the informed consent, the patients will be randomized into a control group, receiving usual care, or the intervention group receiving real-time feedback and physical activity counseling.

Intervention: Physical activity counseling will be provided by 3 weekly telephone contacts based on the step count from the Fitbit Ultra. In agreement with the patient and based on the step counts a patients provided, a new goal for the next week was set. The goal was to strive for the highest possible level of physical activity during one month.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Signed Informed Consent
  • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (Tiff<70%)
  • Hospitalized because of exacerbation
  • Capable of working with electronic devices

Exclusion criteria

  • Orthopedic/Neurologic problems making it difficult to be active
  • Participation in a rehabilitation program

Treatment and study plan

Physical activity

Behavioral

Counseling about physical activity will only be provided in the intervention group by 3 weekly telephone contacts. Based on the information the physiotherapist receives, he or she will adapt the goal (in agreement with the patient) and motivate the patient to reach the individual goal.

Primary outcomes

  1. Improvement in physical activity

    Time frame: 1 month

    The Dynaport MoveMonitor, a valid device in patients with COPD, was used to accurately measure the level of physical activity. The device was provided 3 times to the patients (baseline, after 2 weeks, after 1 month). The amount of steps, measured by this device, was used as the outcome measure.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Improvement in functional exercise capacity

    Time frame: 1 month

    Functional exercise capacity was measured by the six minutes walking distance test (6MWD; meter). This measurement was performed at baseline and after 1 month.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KU Leuven

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of a Physical Activity Counseling Program Immediately After an Exacerbation in Patients With COPD.

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Aug 22, 2014
Registry last updated
May 1, 2015

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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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