Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:31 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:31 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00702156
Brief Summary:
The principal research objectives are to demonstrate cardioselective beta-blockade using bisoprolol is not inferior to placebo with regard to pulmonary function and improves quality of life in patients with heart failure and coexistent moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with or without significant reversibility. Patients will be followed up for 4 months during which bisoprolol will be up-titrated to the maximum clinically tolerated dose. Health status will be assessed using a generic and two disease specific questionnaires, and pulmonary function by spirometry, body box plethysmography, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Study:
NCT00702156
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00702156