Health Coaching for Lung Transplant Candidates
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
To examine the effectiveness of an individual health coaching intervention for lung transplant candidates. This intervention will include up to 12 health coaching sessions via phone call over a 12-16 week period. This will be compared to a usual care group the receives pre-transplant care and education alone.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is health coaching safe for lung transplant candidates?
The studies reviewed do not directly address the safety of health coaching for lung transplant candidates, but they suggest that similar interventions, like tele-coaching and mobile health interventions, are generally feasible and acceptable for transplant recipients, indicating no major safety concerns.12345
How is the Health Coaching treatment for lung transplant candidates different from other treatments?
Health Coaching for lung transplant candidates is unique because it focuses on personalized support and guidance to improve physical activity and manage psychosocial stress, rather than relying on medication or traditional medical interventions. This approach is novel as it emphasizes behavioral changes and emotional support to prepare patients for transplantation.23678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Health Coaching for Lung Transplant Candidates?
Research shows that health coaching can improve treatment adherence (sticking to a treatment plan), self-efficacy (confidence in managing one's health), and quality of life in patients with chronic conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This suggests that similar benefits might be seen in lung transplant candidates.910111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Cassie C Kennedy, MD
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who are on the waitlist or have been deferred for a lung transplant at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Mayo Clinic Florida, or University of Washington. Participants must be able to speak and understand English and not have severe hearing difficulties.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Health Coaching Intervention
Participants receive up to 12 health coaching sessions via phone call over a 12-16 week period
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in CRQ scores and quality of life post-intervention
Post-Transplant Follow-up
Participants are followed for quality of life and CRQ scores up to one year post-transplant
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Health Coaching
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor