Effects of Temazepam in Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of temazepam during sleep and in daytime
on dyspnea, gas exchange and sleep quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.
The study hypothesis is that temazepam does not produce any adverse respiratory effects
during sleep in patients with COPD. In contrast, it may result in an beneficiary effect
because it positively affects the sleep quality and sleep structure which may result in more
alertness and less daytime sleepiness and less dyspnea during the day.