Internet Walking Program and Pedometer in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Conditions studied: COPD, Internet Access

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01564043

Run by

VA Boston Healthcare System

People needed

31

Starts

2011-02-01

Expected to finish

2011-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-03-27

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• COPD
• able to ambulate
• internet access

You may not qualify if…

• current pulmonary rehab

Where it is running

• VABoston Healthcare System — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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