Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema (SERENE)
Recruiting
18-100 years
All
Phase
N/A
750 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
Families play an important role in the experiences of
patients with chronic illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). This study aims to identify how an evidence-based coping skills
training program, where patients and a support person work together to manage
and overcome disease-related distress, can reduce depression and anxiety among
outpatients with COPD. The findings will provide a better understanding of how
social relationships impact patients' health and will help health systems
design and implement effective strategies for family-centered chronic illness
care, particularly for families experiencing health disparities.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of the study is to learn which of two programs
can best help people cope with lung disease. These programs, Coping Skills
Training (CST) and COPD Education aim to help people with lung disease to
better manage COPD. Eligibility will be decided by answering questions about
your mood on a survey.
If you are interested in joining the study, you must join
with another adult. This adult can be a family member or close friend who
spends time with you (in person or by phone), lives with you, participates in
household duties with you, learns about your health with you, helps you
schedule or get to your appointments, knows about your medications, and/or
assists you with day-to-day activities.
If you and your support person join the study, you will be
randomized to one of two programs that will involve 12 weekly phone or
videoconferencing sessions via Zoom.
You will complete surveys before, during, and after the
program. These surveys can be completed by phone, email, or in-person with a
member of the study team. You will be compensated up to $100 for completing all
surveys.
This study may or may not directly benefit you and/or your
support person. Participating may help you better manage your stress and COPD
symptoms. Additionally, your participation could help us understand how to
better meet the emotional needs of patients with emphysema and/or COPD.
Regardless of which program you are in, you will have weekly
meetings. In the CST group, you will participate in structured sessions that
focus on building coping skills. These sessions will last for 30 minutes. In
the COPD Education group, you will receive structured sessions that focus on
learning about COPD. These sessions will last about 10 minutes.
As part of either program, you will receive additional
materials in the mail.
You are free to decline or stop participation at any time.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
COPD
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Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
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Gender: All
Inclusion
- At least 18 years old.
- Diagnosed with COPD.
- Must have an adult support person to enroll with.
- Access to a phone or the internet for videoconferencing.
Exclusion
- Significant dementia or cognitive impairment.
- Under the ongoing care of a licensed behavioral health clinician.
Updated on
15 Oct 2024.
Study ID: 852619
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