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NCT Number: NCT06467162

Usage of Spacers and the Relationship With Symptoms Severity in COPD Elderly Patients

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the usage of spacers and their relationship with symptom severity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease elderly patients. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease aged 65 years or over at thoracic medicine outpatient clinics were recruited in this study. Research participants were interviewed using structured questionnaires, including demographic characteristics information, clinical characteristics information, and the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Wan-Ting Huang

Changhua, 51591, Taiwan

About this study

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the usage of spacers and their relationship with symptom severity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease elderly patients. A convenience sample was used to recruit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease aged 65 years or over at thoracic medicine outpatient clinics from a teaching hospital in Taiwan. Research participants were interviewed using structured questionnaires, including demographic characteristics information, clinical characteristics information, and the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals aged 65 or above diagnosed with COPD by a pulmonologist.
  • Clear consciousness and communication abilities in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
  • Consent to participate in this study and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who are blind, deaf, unable to express themselves, and unable to understand the study explanation.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Symptoms severity

    Time frame: Immediately after the outpatient department visit

    The severity and impacts of the COPD symptoms were measured by using the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ai-Ling Chang

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Usage of Spacers and the Relationship With Symptoms Severity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Elderly Patients: A Correlational Study

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jun 20, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 20, 2024

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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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