This study is a single-blind (evaluator-blind), parallel-group randomized controlled trial comparing two approaches to home-based pulmonary rehabilitation self-management training in individuals with chronic respiratory disease (asthma or COPD): brochure-based and video-animation-based. The topic is current and clinically relevant; the comparison of digital health literacy and patient education materials is a relatively understudied area in the literature. Sample size calculations were performed, the CONSORT 2010 guidelines were followed, and the statistical method (mixed-design ANOVA) is appropriate to the study question.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of asthma according to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2025 guidelines or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2026 guidelines Clinically stable while receiving medical treatment For participants with asthma, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) greater than 70% of the predicted value Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Clinically unstable respiratory condition or acute disease exacerbation Neuromuscular disease Unstable cardiovascular disease Musculoskeletal disorder that could limit participation in the exercise program Cognitive impairment or mental disorder that could interfere with communication or compliance with the study procedures
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 focused on measuring something called the Chronic Disease Self-Management Scale — can you explain what that means in practice, and whether the self-management skills they were studying could be useful for how I'm currently managing my asthma or COPD?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published anywhere, and if so, what did they find about whether self-management approaches actually helped people with asthma or COPD?
3This trial covered both asthma and COPD — given my specific diagnosis, do you think the self-management strategies being tested would apply equally well to my situation, or are there differences I should be aware of?
4The trial was listed as Phase NA, which suggests it may have been more of a behavioral or educational study rather than a drug trial — does that mean the approaches it tested could be something I could try alongside my current treatment without major risks?
5Are there any self-management programs or tools similar to what this trial was studying that you'd recommend I look into now, given that enrollment is already closed?
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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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Chronic Disease Self-Management Scale
Timeframe: At baseline (before the intervention) and at the end of week 6 (immediately after completion of the intervention).