Emotional-distress-based Integrated Care Programme in Patients With an Acute Exacerbation of COPD (NCT07351929) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Emotional-distress-based Integrated Care Programme in Patients With an Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Switzerland20 participantsStarted 2026-01-12
Plain-language summary
The investigators have developed a new counseling service that focuses on the emotional distress experienced by people living with COPD. The service has been specially developed for patients who have experienced a deterioration in their lung condition (known as an acute exacerbation of COPD). The new program is led by an APN team. Other professionals are involved in the program, such as medical staff and physiotherapists. The new counseling service lasts three months. Patients will receive ten counseling sessions with a specialized nurse.
The overall objective of the study is to assess the feasibility of the newly developed emotional-distress-based integrated care programme.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD (GOLD 1-4)
* Hospitalisation due to a COPD exacerbation and decision to start with steroids and/or antibiotics (severe exacerbation)
* Age ≥ 18
* Inpatient on the pneumology or medical ward
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive impairment (dementia, delirium) (DOS\>3 or AES\>6 or Mini-Cog\<3)
* Unstable psychiatric disorders
* Not speaking German
* Lung transplant
* Pneumonia caused by chronic colonization by bacteria (Legionella, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM))
* Unable to telephone
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.
1This trial is specifically focused on emotional distress related to COPD flare-ups — how would my doctor assess whether my level of emotional distress actually makes me a good fit to discuss this kind of programme?
2Since this trial isn't in a numbered phase like a drug trial, what does that mean for what's already known about how safe and effective this integrated care approach is compared to my usual COPD care?
3The trial is no longer actively recruiting, so is there any chance my doctor could still connect me with this programme, or are there similar emotional-distress-focused programmes available to me right now?
4The trial is measuring changes in something called COPD-related emotional distress — can my doctor explain what that means in practice and whether addressing my emotional health could realistically affect how I cope with future flare-ups?
5Before pursuing something like this, should I be focusing first on stabilising my breathing and managing the physical side of my COPD exacerbation, or is it worth discussing both physical and emotional care at the same time?
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in COPD-related emotional distress (CRED)
Timeframe: Quantitative data will be collected baseline, in the first month after hospitalization due to AECPOD (MZP 1, week 0-4), and follow-up, three months after (MZP2, week 14-17)