Walking Program With Pedometer on Quality of Life in COPD (COPD)

February 10, 2022 updated by: Chen Yen-Huey, Chang Gung University

The Effect of Walking Program With Pedometer on Quality-of-life Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a walking program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patient with COPD. Method: Patients with COPD were randomly assigned to pedometer group (PG) or control group (CON). Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks. Before and after the program, the following measurements were performed: pulmonary function test (PFT), daily steps, Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and quality of life questionnaire (SF-12).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are suffered from impaired pulmonary function and dyspnea which result to limited level of physical activity, and impaired quality of life. Exercise and regular physical activity have been proven to break the vicious circle. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a walking program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patient with COPD. Method: Patients with COPD were randomly assigned to pedometer group (PG) or control group (CON). Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks. Before and after the program, the pulmonary function was assessed by spiromtery test. The exercise capacity were assessed by six-minute walking test, the physical activity level was assessed by daily steps, The quality of life was assessed by COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and quality of life questionnaire (SF-12).

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Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

45

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333
        • TaoYuan General Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. diagnosed with COPD
  2. in a medically stable condition
  3. able to walk unassisted
  4. ≥ 40 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. oxygen therapy,
  2. hemodynamic instability,
  3. signs/symptoms of acute infection
  4. severe neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular conditions that affect walking

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: control
no intervention
Experimental: pedometer
walking with pedometer
Other: walking program
Subjects in PG walked to target steps daily with pedometer for 6 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
tidal volume
Time Frame: week 0
the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. It is measured by spirometers.
week 0
tidal volume
Time Frame: week 7
the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle. It is measured by spirometers.
week 7
Short-form 12 questionnaire (SF-12)
Time Frame: week 0
The SF-12 is a quality of life questionnaire. The scores range from 0 (worst conceivable QOL) to 100 (best conceivable QOL)
week 0
Short-form 12 questionnaire (SF-12)
Time Frame: week 7
The SF-12 is a quality of life questionnaire. The scores range from 0 (worst conceivable QOL) to 100 (best conceivable QOL)
week 7
6 minute walking test
Time Frame: week 0
walking distance
week 0
6 minute walking test
Time Frame: week 7
walking distance
week 7
daily steps
Time Frame: week0
the number of total walking steps per day which is measured by pedometer.
week0
daily steps
Time Frame: week 7
the number of total walking steps per day which is measured by pedometer.
week 7

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Chang Gung University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 31, 2018

Study Completion (Actual)

March 31, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 30, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

February 23, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 23, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2022

Last Verified

February 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TYGH106081

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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