CompletedNot Applicable

The Risk of Falling in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2019-08-31

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate what daily activities increase the risk of falling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients (COPD).

Who can participate

Age range35 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. stable disease (no severe exacerbations in the prior 3 months)
✓. ability to walk independently
✓. ability to read and write in Turkish
✓. able to follow simple instructions
✓. no pathology in visual ability and hearing

Exclusion criteria

✕. a history of specific balance problems (i.e., diagnosed vestibular or neurological disorder)
✕. severe musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiovascular disorders that limit mobility
✕. use of medication(s) that may increase the risk of falls
✕. participate in pulmonary rehabilitation in the lasts six months

What they're measuring

Activities-Specific Balance Confidence scale

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04074499

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-10-22

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