Table 1 Characteristics of three studies of Veterans with COPD and an interest in physical activity
From: Pain in Veterans with COPD: relationship with physical activity and exercise capacity
| Â | Cohort 2 [26] | Cohort 3 [27] | |
|---|---|---|---|
Study participants | 163 | 108 | 104 |
Study design | Observational Cohort | Randomized Controlled Trial | |
Study Sites | VA Boston | VA Boston | VA Boston, VA Birmingham* |
Recruitment period | 2009–2011 | 2012–2015 | 2015–2019 |
Study duration | 3Â months | 3Â months | 6Â months |
Intervention group | NA | Web-based pedometer-mediated physical activity program | |
Comparison group | NA | Pedometer | Usual care |
Pedometer type | Omron HJ-720 ITC | Omron HJ-720 ITC | FitBit Zip |
Valid pedometer wear days for step counts |  ≥ 200 steps and ≥ 8 h of wear time |  ≥ 100 steps and ≥ 8 h of wear time |  ≥ 200 steps |
Minimum days assess for step counts |  ≥ 5 |  ≥ 5 |  ≥ 5 |