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Inhaler training for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Amanda R Mathew, PhD
Research Sponsored by Rush University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up incidence at 90-day follow-up
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand what elements of COPD self-management treatment are most effective in order to optimize the treatment and improve quality of life for patients.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~incidence at 90-day follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and incidence at 90-day follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Health-related quality of life
Secondary outcome measures
COPD symptom burden
Hospitalization
Self-management behaviors

Trial Design

16Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Condition #9Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = on Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = on
Group II: Condition #8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Education = short Walking training = off Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = off
Group III: Condition #7Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = off Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = on
Group IV: Condition #6Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = off Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = off
Group V: Condition #5Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = off Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = on
Group VI: Condition #4Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = on Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = off
Group VII: Condition #3Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = on Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = on
Group VIII: Condition #2Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = on Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = off
Group IX: Condition #16Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Education = long Walking training = off Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = off
Group X: Condition #15Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = off Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = on
Group XI: Condition #14Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = off Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = off
Group XII: Condition #13Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = off Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = on
Group XIII: Condition #12Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = on Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = off
Group XIV: Condition #11Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = on Inhaler training = off Caregiver support = on
Group XV: Condition #10Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Education = long Walking training = on Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = off
Group XVI: Condition #1Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Education = short Walking training = on Inhaler training = on Caregiver support = on
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Self-management education (short)
2021
N/A
~50
Ground-based walking training
2021
N/A
~70
Inhaler training
2021
N/A
~120
Caregiver support
2021
N/A
~50
Self-management education (long)
2021
N/A
~50

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rush University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
422 Previous Clinical Trials
163,485 Total Patients Enrolled
American Lung AssociationOTHER
31 Previous Clinical Trials
10,927 Total Patients Enrolled
Amanda R Mathew, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorRush University Medical Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
18 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are being inducted into this research trial?

"Right, the information accessible on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this research is presently enrolling candidates. This investigation was first posted in November 5th 2021 and last updated by November 29th 2022. It seeks to recruit 48 individuals from 1 site."

Answered by AI

Are researchers actively seeking participants for this research endeavor?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial was initially posted on November 5th 2021 and is actively recruiting participants. The medical investigation seeks 48 patients from a single clinic site."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Florida
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~13 spots leftby Apr 2025