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NCT Number: NCT00546299

Gas Usage for Those With COPD Who Experience Low Oxygen Levels During Activities Only

Several studies have described the use of supplemental oxygen during exertion or activities of daily living (ambulatory oxygen) in study populations that have different characteristics. This report, based on specialized randomized controlled trials, characterizes ambulatory gas usage among patients with COPD who experience low oxygen levels during activities.

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Key information

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of COPD
  • dyspnea limiting daily activities
  • desaturation less than or equal to 88% for 2 continuous minutes during a room air six-minute walk test

Exclusion criteria

  • less than or equal to 18 years old
  • those who met criteria for mortality reduction with long-term oxygen
  • those who received oxygen for palliative care or isolated nocturnal hypoxemia
  • those unable to complete the questionnaires or provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Oxygen

Drug

cylinder and concentrator, dosage to maintain SpO2 above 92%, used during exertion

Primary outcomes

  1. gas usage

    Time frame: 2

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

West Park Healthcare Centre

Other

Collaborators

  • McMaster University
  • Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
  • University of Toronto

Registry information

Official study title

Ambulatory Gas Usage in Patients With COPD and Exertional Hypoxemia

Important dates

Study start
2003
Study completion
2005
First posted
Oct 18, 2007
Registry last updated
Apr 30, 2024

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