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Study aim
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In this study, the effectiveness of compound "Ma-ol-asal" syrup is measured on the improvement of clinical signs and quality of life of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Design
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Randomized, double blind, with control group, Clinical trials
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Settings and conduct
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Patients who refer to in pulmonary clinic ,at first, an examination and spiromety is done for them.Then, they complete CAT and St. Georges respiratory questionnaires. With randomization (blocks), Patients will be divided into 2 groups of 38 people: Intervention Group (Ma-ol-asal", Oral Syrup, 10 ml third a day) and Control Group (placebo, Oral Syrup, 10 ml third a day). Patients will be treated for 8 weeks.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: participate to study, not allergic to any of the components of the drug; Exclusion criteria: very severe disease and/or severe and requiring hospitalization, underlying conditions (CF, bronchopulmonary, dysplasia, heart failure, bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism and sarcoidosis) and Taking drugs such as aspirin, beta-blocker, and NSAID.
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Intervention groups
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Experimental group, receive the standard treatment and "Ma-ol-asal"syrup.Control group, patients receive standard treatment and placebo.
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Main outcome variables
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Clinical manifestation, Quality of Life