Self-Management Program for COPD
COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
COPD
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 448 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with COPD who want to learn how to manage their condition better. Participants will help identify effective self-management strategies while using connected devices to complete study tasks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I live in the continental United States
- I am 40 years or older
- I have been diagnosed with COPD
- I was hospitalized for COPD in the past 12 months
- I use inhaled medication for COPD at least once a week
- I have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a COPD flare-up in the past month
- I have new or worsening chest pain without exertion
- I have cognitive issues that affect my consent and participation
- I have a terminal illness unrelated to COPD
- I live in a chronic care facility
- I cannot participate in mild physical activity
- I cannot speak or read English
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
Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work. The proposed research will use an engineering-inspired study design to identify effective COPD self-management treatment components and guide its 'real world' implementation. The long-term goal of this …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Residence in the continental United States
* Age 40 years or older
* Report a physician diagnosis of COPD
* Report a COPD-related hospitalization over the past 12 months
* Use an inhaled medication for COPD at least once per week
* Have access to a connected device (i.e., smar…
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