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Investigation of Impairments in Body Functions and Structures, Activities and Participation Restrictions in COPD

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2022-12-05

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate to the impairments in body functions and structures, activities and participation restrictions according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) patients.

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 IDNCT05632120

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-25

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