COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study (NCT07125053) | Clinical Trial Compass
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COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study
United States448 participantsStarted 2025-08-18
Plain-language summary
Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work. The proposed research will use an engineering-inspired study design to identify effective COPD self-management treatment components and guide its 'real world' implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to build an optimized COPD self-management program, and scale the program up to reduce the burden of COPD at a population health level.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Residence in the continental United States
* Age 40 years or older
* Report a physician diagnosis of COPD
* Report a COPD-related hospitalization over the past 12 months
* Use an inhaled medication for COPD at least once per week
* Have access to a connected device (i.e., smartphone, tablet, and/ or computer) to complete study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* COPD exacerbation within the past month
* New or worsening chest pain that happens without exertion
* Cognitive dysfunction impairing ability to provide informed consent and follow study procedures
* Terminal illness (i.e., \< 6 month life expectancy) that is non-COPD related
* Living at a chronic care facility (i.e., nursing home, assisted living)
* Inability to participate in mild physical activity such as walking, stretching, and lower limb exercises
* Inability to speak/ read English
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.