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Official title My Lung Health Coach-A Virtual COPD Self-management Support Program Integrated Into the Electronic Patient Record
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07027852
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Study Description: My Lung Health Coach (MLHC) is a virtual COPD education and self-management support program delivered through one-on-one sessions with a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) over 12 weeks. It includes six sessions that cover essential COPD topics such as: Basic COPD knowledge, Smoking cessation, Medications (inhalers, oxygen), Physical activity, Mental health and wellness, Vaccinations, Symptom self-management, Nutrition, Travel, and Long-term planning (including end-of-life care).
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 100
You may be able to join if
- Must be deemed to have capacity to provide informed consent;
- Must sign and date the informed consent form;
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures;
- Be diagnosed with COPD as per a WCH Respirologist
- Be 40 years or older
You likely can't join if
- Experienced a COPD exacerbation in the 4 previous weeks to study enrollment
- Co-diagnosis of asthma by a WCH Respirologist
- Significant co-morbidities that could interfere with program participation or terminal illness
- Unwilling to download and use the Epic Care Companion app and has a unsuitable mobile device to do this
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Must be deemed to have capacity to provide informed consent;
- Must sign and date the informed consent form;
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures;
- Be diagnosed with COPD as per a WCH Respirologist
- Be 40 years or older
- Be a current or ex-smoker
- Preferred but not required: have a history of at least 1 COPD exacerbation (requiring prednisone or antibiotic use, or an urgent healthcare visit of any kind) in the previous 12 months
- Experienced a COPD exacerbation in the 4 previous weeks to study enrollment
- Co-diagnosis of asthma by a WCH Respirologist
- Significant co-morbidities that could interfere with program participation or terminal illness
- Unwilling to download and use the Epic Care Companion app and has a unsuitable mobile device to do this
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.