Minimal important difference of the transition dyspnoea index in a multinational clinical trial.

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Published in Eur Respir J on February 01, 2003

Authors

T J Witek1, D A Mahler

Author Affiliations

1: Respiratory Development and Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH. Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany. witek@ing.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Associated clinical trials:

A 6-week Dose Ranging Study of CHF 5259 pMDI in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | NCT03084796

The Effect of Neck Stabilization Exercise Plus Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function of SCI | NCT04500223

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