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Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema
Led by University of Pennsylvania · Updated on 2026-01-30
750
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
178 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how a Coping Skills Training program can reduce depression and anxiety in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those who face health disparities, including those with low income, different racial backgrounds, or those living in rural areas. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does the Coping Skills Training program help reduce stress and anxiety in patients? * What causes variations in the effectiveness of the Coping Skills Training program? * What are the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of the Coping Skills Training program? Researchers will compare a 12-week Coping Skills Training program with a COPD Education program to see if the training leads to better health outcomes for participants. Participants will: * Take part in weekly 30-minute sessions for 12 weeks if assigned to the Coping Skills Training group. * Take part in weekly 10-minute sessions for 12 weeks if assigned to the COPD Education group. * Complete surveys before, during, and after the intervention. * Patients and caregivers, including those who chose not to enroll, as well as clinicians, will be invited to participate in interviews to share their perspectives.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a documented diagnosis of COPD confirmed by spirometry or radiology
- Score 8 or higher on the PHQ-8 psychological distress screening
- Identify an adult caregiver to participate with you
- Have access to telephone or videoconferencing weekly for about 30 minutes for 12 sessions
- Speak Spanish and/or English
- Caregivers must be at least 18 years old and have access to telephone or videoconferencing weekly for 12 weeks
You will not qualify if you...
- Have significant dementia or cognitive impairment
- COPD diagnosis not yet disclosed to the patient
- Currently under ongoing care of a licensed behavioral health clinician
- Require immediate referral to specialized behavioral health management
- Caregivers with significant dementia or cognitive impairment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48202
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2
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
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Research Team
J
Joanna Hart, MD, MSHP
CONTACT
D
Daniel Carter, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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