Active clinical trials for "Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive"

The purpose of this study is to determine, if it exists, a relation between plateau heart rate from the last 3 minutes of the 6-minute stepper test and heart rate from first ventilatory threshold from cardiopulmonary exercise testing in order to individualise pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with mild to moderate chronicle obstructive pulmonary disease.

The purpose of this study is to obtain biologic materials from the blood, airways and/or urine of normal individuals and individuals with lung disease. The normal are used to establish a set of normal ranges for various parameters. These provide control information when compared to individuals with various pulmonary diseases, and will help in understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of various lung diseases. The underlying hypothesis is that the pathologic morphological changes in the airway epithelium must be preceded by changes in the gene expression pattern of the airway epithelium and potentially in macrophages.

Background. First Nations peoples in Canada carry an increased respiratory health burden compared to non-First Nations. However, there is little accurate information of how many First Nations people have COPD, especially in remote and rural areas. Goal & Aims of the Study. The goal of this study is to estimate the burden of COPD in remote and rural First Nations communities. This project is a partnership between the University of British Columbia (UBC), Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), and 13 First Nations communities in northern BC. Aim 1: Estimate the prevalence of COPD and the magnitude of underdiagnosis. Aim 2: Characterize the relationship between inhaled pollutants (from residential, occupational, and community/cultural sources) and: 1) symptoms; 2) airflow obstruction; and 3) health care utilization. Methodology. The investigators will recruit adults from randomly-selected households in 13 First Nations communities in northern BC. Detailed measurements of lung function, symptoms, self-reported exposure to lung irritants, air quality, and healthcare use will be collected. Expected Outcomes. This study will provide an accurate estimate of the prevalence of COPD and, using a culturally-relevant community-based research approach, will identify the contribution of risk factors to COPD in First Nations communities.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the GLORI-COPD score in ambulatory care, to enable the screening of COPD patients at risk of complications, requiring early management

Chronic diseases are frequent (around 10% of the total population and 30% after 60 years) and accelerate age-related functional decline. Concerning cross-border patients, use of health services can be delayed given the distances, the lack of rapid road access and the limited availability of public transport and the complex organization of coordinated care. One of the ways to reduce acute exacerbations and preserve the quality of life of patients is to detect warning signs early. One of the ways to do this is to use new communication technologies.

The former aim of this study is to determine whether the arm swings change in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) according to healthy subjects. The latter purposes to investigate the correlation between balance parameters and arm swing, how to change arm swing according to severity of the disease, and to determine the relationship between balance and the severity of disease, the relationship of posture both arm swing and severity of disease in patients with COPD. In accordance with this purposes, 20 patients with COPD who have Global Initiative for Chronic Obstruction Lung Disease (GOLD) stage 1-2-3 and 20 healthy controls will be included between the ages of 40 and 65, respectively. Tests and questionnaires will be used in order to determine the severity of COPD and to evaluate posture. Berg Balance Scale, Time Up and Go Test, 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test, 6 Minute Walk Test and gait analysis will be performed. It is expected that by determining the parameters that can be affected by severity of COPD. It is estimate to have information about severity of the disease by means of observational analysis. It will guide professional working in the field.

The purpose the study is to successfully characterize the recovery phase of acute exacerbations of COPD in the outpatient setting using remotely captured physiologic data from wearable devices, to compare this with patient self-reported symptom data, to determine which physiologic variable(s) best correspond with AECOPD recovery, and to further document the feasibility, data quantity, data quality, and COPD outpatient usability experience with wearable devices.

The aim of the study is to synthesize qualitative evidence related to preventable hospitalizations/ emergency department visits from the perspectives of patients, their families/caregivers, health care providers, and stakeholders, in the hope to identify generalizable conclusions about why social risk factors matter to preventable hospitalizations/ emergency department visits

The national COPD screening program is in a cross-sectional manner at the baseline, planning to recruit a total of 800,000 participants from 160 districts or counties (5,000 for each site on average) from 31 provinces, autonomous regions or municipalities directly under the central government of China. The filtered COPD high-risk population and confirmed COPD patients will be managed and followed up according to the standardized clinical guidelines. The major aims of the program are to estimate the prevalences of COPD high-risk population and under- or miss- diagnosed COPD patients, and to manage the development and outcomes of the disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking, but genetic predisposition also influences COPD susceptibility. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that predispose some individuals to develop COPD.