Measure of the Long Term Influence of SPIRIVA® in Acute Respiratory Disorders

Summary

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of a one-year treatment with inhaled tiotropium bromide 18 mcg once daily on lung function, incidence and severity of exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The secondary purpose was to explore possible relationships between lung function changes and occurrence of COPD exacerbations and to try to characterize these exacerbations.

Timeline

Start

2000-10

Primary completion

2003-10

Completion

2003-10

Drugs

Indications