What is this study trying to find out about chronic lung disease and climate change?

This study is evaluating how individuals with chronic lung diseases understand climate change, heat waves, and air pollution, and how these factors affect their physical activity and mental health. It aims to learn patients' perspectives and increase awareness. The research is sponsored by Hacettepe University.

Who may be eligible for this chronic lung disease clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 or older with a diagnosed chronic lung disease like COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, or interstitial lung disease may qualify. Participants need to be clinically stable, use a smartphone with a pedometer, and be willing to participate. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this chronic lung disease clinical trial?

Study-related care, including all assessments, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel or other expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID06592235

Assessment of Awareness in Individuals with Chronic Lung Disease on Climate Change, Heat Waves, Air Pollution, and Physical Activity Interaction

Led by Hacettepe University · Updated on 2024-09-19

Participants Needed

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Climate change involves rising global temperatures, melting glaciers, and warmer oceans, leading to increased greenhouse gases like nitrogen and carbon dioxide that harm air and water quality. These changes contribute to extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, and hurricanes. This research focuses on understanding how climate change and air pollution affect individuals with chronic lung diseases including COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and interstitial lung disease. The study aims to assess patients awareness of climate change, heat waves, air pollution, and how these factors interact with their physical activity, anxiety, and depression levels.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Awareness of Individuals with Chronic Lung Disease About Climate Change, Heat Waves, Air Pollution and Physical Activity

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Being 18 years of age or older
Having a chronic lung disease (COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease) and referred to the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit for physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Being clinically stable
Using a smartphone with a pedometer
Willing to cooperate with tests
Willing to participate in the study

You will not qualify if you...

Having had an acute exacerbation or medication change in the last month
Having a severe cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological problem that may affect the tests

Research Team

Aslihan Cakmak-Onal, PhD, PT

Elif Kocaaga, MSc, PT

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