TerminatedNot Applicable

Effects of Non-invasive Ventilation on Rehabilitation Outcome in COPD-patients

Stopped: major problems in recruiting patients due to very strict inclusion criteria

Germany31 participantsStarted 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to find out if nocturnal non-invasive ventilation during pulmonary rehabilitation increases exercise capacity and quality of life more than pulmonary rehabilitation alone.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * confirmed diagnosis of COPD in stages GOLD III/ IV * receiving optimized medical treatment and long term oxygen therapy if needed * patients consent to participate in this trial * no treatment with NIV in the last 4 weeks * treatment with NIV in the last 4 weeks due to an acute exacerbation Exclusion Criteria: * treatment with NIV in the last 4 weeks (except due to an acute exacerbation) * Intolerance to perform NIV * Acute exacerbation at baseline or during PR * Hypercapnia \> pCO2 55mmHg * Inability to perform a 6 minute walking test

What they're measuring

change in 6 minute walking distance

Timeframe: day 1 and 25

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01384981

SponsorSchön Klinik Berchtesgadener Land

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-09

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