Clinically Important Deterioration (CID) and Ageing in COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis According to PRISMA Statement.

Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis · 2023 · PMC10576506 · PMID 37841747

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a trend toward significanceP = 0.063so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

The meta-regression analysis indicated a trend toward significance (P = 0.063) in the linear relationship between age and the risk of CID.

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3 , 5 Of note, the meta-regression analysis indicated that age may represent a potential effect modifier for the impact of pharmacological treatment against the risk of CID in COPD, although just a trend towards significance was detected.

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