Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema

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:

Conditions: COPD
Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
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 12 Nov 2024. Study ID: 852619

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