Internet Walking Program and Pedometer in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Higher levels of physical activity are associated with better functional status, fewer hospital admissions, and lower mortality. The investigators studied the feasibility and safety of a novel program that combines a pedometer with a website to increase walking. This is a pilot study.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

40 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

VABoston Healthcare System

Boston, Massachusetts, 02132, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

COPD
able to ambulate
internet access

Exclusion criteria

current pulmonary rehab

Treatment and study plan

website and pedometer

Behavioral

use of pedometer and website

Primary outcomes

Daily step count

Time frame: 90 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Boston Healthcare System

Fed

Collaborators

University of Michigan
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Mar 27, 2012
Registry last updated: Mar 27, 2012

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