To evaluate the early (3-month) impact of the long-acting anticholinergic Spiriva HH maintenance treatment on the COPD symptoms using the novel COPD Assessment test (CAT) in the real life setting of COPD patients, previously treated with short-acting bronchodilator on regular or as-needed basis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Enrollment
1,328
Number of Patients Maintaining or Improving Their Health Status
The health status was measured by the total COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score at baseline and at the end of the observation period after app. 3 months (visit 3). Therefore, the total CAT score at baseline and at Visit 3 was calculated by adding up the scores of the single questions of the CAT questionnaire. In the case of one or more missing items the total score was not determined for the specific visit. The health status is considered to be maintained or improved if the change in the total CAT score from baseline at Visit 3 is ≥0.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months
Change in the Total CAT Score (Value Baseline Minus 3 Months)
The change represents the value at baseline minus the value after 3 months. The total CAT score ranges from 0 to 40 where 0 represents no symptoms and 40 very bad symptoms. Therefore, a positive value for the change in the total CAT score means an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months
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