Use of Internet Mediated Walking Program and Pedometer in COPD

N/ACompletedNCT01772082

VA Boston Healthcare System114 enrolled

Overview

Persons with COPD are randomized to pedometer versus pedometer plus Internet mediated website to promote walking and physical activity. Primary outcome is daily step counts. Intervention lasts 3 months.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

114

Conditions

COPD

Interventions

Internet mediated walking programBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: COPD, ability to walk, has Internet access Exclusion Criteria: COPD exacerbation in previous 4 weeks

Locations (1)

VABoston Healthcare System

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Daily Step Counts

measured by pedometer

Time frame: pre and 3 months post

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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