Internet Walking Program and Pedometer in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

VA Boston Healthcare System31 enrolled

Overview

Higher levels of physical activity are associated with better functional status, fewer hospital admissions, and lower mortality. The investigators studied the feasibility and safety of a novel program that combines a pedometer with a website to increase walking. This is a pilot study.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

COPD Internet Access

Interventions

website and pedometerBEHAVIORAL

use of pedometer and website

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * COPD * able to ambulate * internet access Exclusion Criteria: * current pulmonary rehab

Locations (1)

VABoston Healthcare System

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Daily step count

Time frame: 90 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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