Correlations between FEV1 and patient-reported outcomes: A pooled analysis of 23 clinical trials in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Conclusions These data suggest that FEV1 improvements post-bronchodilation correlate with PRO improvements. Further improvements in patient outcomes may be expected by maximizing lung function improvements. Trial registration Registration details for the 23 randomised controlled studies used in this pooled analysis are supplied in Additional File 4.
Source: Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research