| Trial name or title |
Tayside Rehabilitation in Bronchiectasis Exacerbations (TRIBE) : a randomized controlled trial (TRIBE) |
| Methods |
RCT of pulmonary rehabilitation after exacerbations of bronchiectasis |
| Participants |
Inclusion Criteria
Bronchiectasis confirmed on High Resolution CT scan Clinical bronchiectasis confirmed by a respiratory physician. Documented exacerbation within the last year Independently mobile ‐ i.e. able to undertake pulmonary rehabilitation
Exclusion Criteria
Inability to give informed consent to participate Age < 18 years Primary diagnosis of COPD Significant comorbidity that would limit the ability to undertake pulmonary rehabilitation ‐ i.e. cerebrovascular, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease CF Aortic aneurysm Recent myocardial infarction (within previous year)or unstable angina
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| Interventions |
No Intervention: standard care for exacerbation and follow‐up without rehabilitation Experimental: pulmonary rehabilitation (6 weeks of exercise and patient education after exacerbation) |
| Outcomes |
Primary Outcome Measures
6 minute walk distance
Secondary Outcome Measures
Time to next exacerbation Quality of life ‐ St Georges respiratory questionnaire COPD assessment test Pulmonary function tests (FEV1, FVC, FEF25‐75) Respiratory symptoms ‐ patient diary cards Sputum microbiology 6 minute walk distance
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| Starting date |
June 2014 |
| Contact information |
James D Chalmers, University of Dundee |
| Notes |
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