Is the Short Physical Performance Battery a Useful Outcome Measure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) often develop muscle problems, particularly in their legs which makes them more limited in what they can do. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a simple test of standing balance, usual walking speed and ability to stand from a chair. The SPPB may be a useful measure to predict leg function.

This study aims to evaluate whether the SPPB is comparable with current exercise tests used in COPD patients, and whether it is useful in predicting disability, death and health resource usage over time.

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Key information

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Bronchial Diseases Bronchitis Bronchitis, Chronic Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Disease Progression Infections Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Emphysema Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Harefield Hospital

Harefield, UB9 6JH, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of COPD

Exclusion criteria

Any patient in whom mobility and lower limb function have been significantly affected by a neuromuscular cause (eg. motor neurone disease), severe peripheral vascular disease or amputation
Any patient whom is deemed unsafe to exercise
Patients unable to complete the SPPB, walking tests and leg strength assessments.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Mortality rate

Time frame: 36 months

Secondary outcomes

Hospitalisation rate

Time frame: 36 months
Healthcare resource usage

Time frame: 36 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Other

Collaborators

Medical Research Council

Registry information

Official study title

Is the Short Physical Performance Battery a Useful Outcome Measure in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ?

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jan 24, 2012
Registry last updated: Oct 3, 2018

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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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