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Comprehensive Care Management for COPD (STRIVE Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Terence Ho, MB, MSc
Research Sponsored by McMaster University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
FEV1/FVC<0.7 or radiologic emphysema
>=2 exacerbations of COPD in the last 12-months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
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STRIVE Trial Summary

This trial seeks to see if teaching healthy behaviours and controlling inflammation can reduce flare-ups of COPD and hospital visits for 1 in 6 Canadians.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with COPD who have had at least two flare-ups in the past year and a significant history of smoking. They must show specific lung function test results or signs of emphysema on imaging. People with severe uncontrolled mental illness or those not expected to live more than six months cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares sputum-guided management combined with comprehensive care against usual care for COPD patients. It aims to see if personalized education, behavior support, and tailored medication based on phlegm analysis can reduce hospital visits due to flare-ups.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial does not specify side effects, interventions may include medications that could cause dry mouth, headaches, or respiratory issues. Comprehensive care might lead to lifestyle changes which generally do not have direct side effects.

STRIVE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with emphysema or my lung function tests show airflow limitation.
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I have had 2 or more COPD flare-ups in the past year.
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I have smoked more than 10 packs of cigarettes a year.

STRIVE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Severe exacerbations of COPD
Secondary outcome measures
COPD exacerbation associated with inflammation
Change in COPD Assessment Test
Change in Clinical COPD Questionnaire
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STRIVE Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Sputum-guided management and comprehensive care managementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention consists of 6-months of CCM and sputum biomarker-directed treatment of airway inflammation, including hospital and clinic visits. Clinic visits at 2, 6, and 16 weeks. The key elements of CCM will be provided, including case management, self-management education, and coordination of community/hospital resources (1). Clinic nurse will review inhaler technique with the patient. Sputum (spontaneous) biomarkers will be measured with results used to direct therapy at the time of AECOPD and during clinic visits after hospital discharge, at both sites.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
This group will also receive clinic visits at 2, 6, and 16 weeks with a study physician, and also education material, inhaler technique assessment and education, and case management from the clinic personnel. The study physician will pursue further investigation and/or further intervention if they see fit.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor
884 Previous Clinical Trials
2,598,188 Total Patients Enrolled
Hamilton Academic Health Sciences OrganizationOTHER
20 Previous Clinical Trials
4,738 Total Patients Enrolled
St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonOTHER
196 Previous Clinical Trials
25,416 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any vacancies in the clinical trial for prospective participants?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research is actively enrolling individuals at the moment. It was first started on May 27th 2022 and has undergone revisions as recently as November 2nd 2023."

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What is the aggregate amount of individuals engaging in this research?

"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov attests to this medical trial's current recruitment status. It was initially posted on May 27th 2022 and has been recently updated on November 2nd 2023. 128 participants are needed from two different research centres."

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~18 spots leftby Sep 2024