CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Inhalation Technique in Patients With COPD, Asthma or ACOS Using a Dry Powder Device (DPI)

Nepal307 participantsStarted 2017-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study analyzes the prevalence of patients using inhalation devices via incorrect technique and access the adherence of patients to correct inhalation technique when taught along with their subjective improvement of symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years, * Diagnosed of having of asthma or COPD or ACOS * Using dry powder inhaler therapy with Rotahaler Exclusion Criteria: * Use of inhaler devices other than Rotahaler * Newly started on dry powdered inhalational therapy or patients who had recently received face-to-face training program on inhalation technique within the past one month * Patients in acute exacerbation * Patients failing to give consent

What they're measuring

Change in 'Inhalation Scores" After a month from Baseline

Timeframe: After a month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03275935

SponsorKathmandu University School of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-06-30

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