Coping Skills Training for COPD
Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
COPD
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 750 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with COPD who want to improve their emotional well-being. Participants will take part in either a training program to help cope with stress or an education program about COPD over 12 weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with COPD.
- I have a score of 8 or higher on the PHQ-8 screening.
- I have a caregiver who can join me in the trial.
- I can access a phone or video call for sessions.
- I speak Spanish and/or English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant dementia or cognitive impairment.
- My COPD diagnosis has not been shared with me.
- I am currently seeing a behavioral health clinician.
- I need immediate specialized behavioral health care.
- My caregiver has significant dementia or cognitive impairment.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how a Coping Skills Training program can reduce depression and anxiety in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those who face health disparities, including those with low income, different racial backgrounds, or those living in rural areas. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How does the Coping Skills Trai…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Have a documented diagnosis of COPD and confirmation of obstructive lung disease by spirometry (American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society guidelines) or radiology (imaging report indicating emphysematous changes)
* Score gre…
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