The EXACT
EXACT is an acronym to represent “The EXAcerbations of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool.”
The EXACT is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure for standardizing the symptomatic evaluation of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis (AECB) in natural history studies and clinical trials.
For more detailed information on the EXACT, please read more here.
The E-RS:COPD
The E-RS (Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms) is a derivative instrument of the EXACT used to assess the severity of respiratory symptoms and the effect of treatment in patients with stable COPD.
Formerly known as the EXACT-Respiratory Symptoms Scale, the instrument was renamed the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms measure at the request of the FDA (7 March 2016).
When referring specifically to its use in COPD, the qualified context of use, the name is “Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms in COPD (E-RS:COPD).”
For more detailed information on the E-RS, please read more here.
The E-RS has been adapted for use in interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Please read here for more information on the E-RS:IPF.
