The German COPD cohort COSYCONET: Aims, methods and descriptive analysis of the study population at baseline

The German COPD cohort study COSYCONET (“COPD and SYstemic consequences-COmorbidities NETwork”) investigates the interaction of lung disease, comorbidities and systemic inflammation. Recruitment took place from 2010-2013 in 31 study centers. In addition to the baseline visit, follow-up visits are scheduled at 6, 18, 36 and 54 months after baseline. The study also comprises a biobank, image bank, and includes health economic data. Here we describe the study design of COSYCONET and present baseline data of our COPD cohort.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - March 11, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: A. Karch, C. Vogelmeier, T. Welte, R. Bals, H.U. Kauczor, J. Biederer, J. Heinrich, H. Schulz, S. Gläser, R. Holle, H. Watz, S. Korn, N. Adaskina, F. Biertz, C. Vogel, J. Vestbo, E.F.M. Wouters, K.F. Rabe, S. Söhler, A. Koch, R.A. Jörres, the COSYCONET Source Type: research