SPARC Smartphone Application for the Management of Sarcoidosis-Associated Fatigue
(SPARC Trial)
Trial Summary
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.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Enhanced Standard Care, Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion App?
The SPARC App, part of the treatment, is expected to be a useful and feasible tool for improving fatigue and stress in sarcoidosis patients, as it provides self-management resources and breathing exercises that can be done at home, potentially overcoming barriers of traditional in-person programs.12345
How does the Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion App differ from other treatments for sarcoidosis?
The Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion (SPARC) App is unique because it is a mobile health (mHealth) app specifically designed to help manage fatigue and stress in sarcoidosis patients through breathing awareness meditation and educational modules, offering a convenient alternative to in-person programs.13678
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a smartphone app designed to help sarcoidosis patients manage their stress, which may help reduce their fatigue.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants use a smartphone-based stress management application for self-management of sarcoidosis-associated stress and fatigue
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in stress, motivation, and quality of life after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Enhanced Standard Care
- Sarcoidosis Patient Assessment and Resource Companion App
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead Sponsor
National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
Collaborator