Status:
COMPLETED
Internet-Based and Established Dyspnea Self-Management Programs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Conditions:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The overall goal of this study is to compare the impact of a new Internet Dyspnea Self-Management Program (eDSMP) with an established face-to-face Dyspnea Self-Management Program (DSMP) in patients wi...
Detailed Description
Despite optimal medical treatment, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continue to experience dyspnea or shortness of breath. This study will evaluate two different ways to provid...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of COPD, clinically stable for 1 month;
- Spirometry results showing at least mild disease (FEV1/FVC \< 70% and FEV1 \< 80% predicted after bronchodilator);
- ADL limited by dyspnea;
- Ability to speak English and sign consent form;
- Actively use computer and the Internet;
- Maintain O2 saturation \> 85% on \< 6 L/min of nasal oxygen during the six minute walk;
- Understands and is able to rate shortness of breath during exercise
Exclusion
- Active symptomatic illness other than COPD;
- Formal pulmonary rehabilitation training in the past 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00102401
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
August 14 2007
Active Locations (2)
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1
University of California
San Francisco, California, United States, 94143-0610
2
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195-7266