COPD study: Coping Skills Training vs COPD Education
Official title Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06600126
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if a coping‑skills training program can lower depression and anxiety in people with COPD and to learn what makes the program work better or worse.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, especially those with low income, from diverse racial backgrounds, or living in rural areas.
- What's involved
- If assigned to the coping‑skills group, you will attend a 30‑minute session each week for 12 weeks; the education group meets for 10 minutes weekly. All participants complete surveys before, during and after the program, and may be asked to join an interview.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 12 weeks with a weekly visit and a few surveys, plus an optional interview.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a documented diagnosis of COPD and confirmation of obstructive lung disease by spirometry (American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory...
- Score greater than or equal to 8 during baseline screening using the PHQ-8
- Identify an adult caregiver to participate with them
You likely can't join if
- Patients
- Has significant dementia or cognitive impairment
- Documentation in the EHR that the COPD diagnosis has not yet been disclosed to the patient
- Is under the ongoing care of a licensed behavioral health clinician
- Requires immediate referral to specialized behavioral health management Caregivers
- Has significant dementia or cognitive impairment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a documented diagnosis of COPD and confirmation of obstructive lung disease by spirometry (American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society guidelines) or radiology (imaging report indicating emphysematous...
- Score greater than or equal to 8 during baseline screening using the PHQ-8
- Identify an adult caregiver to participate with them
- Have the ability to access a telephone or videoconferencing call up to once weekly (for approximately 30 minutes) for 12 sessions of the study intervention
- Spoken proficiency in Spanish and/or English Caregivers
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have the ability to access a telephone or videoconferencing call up to once weekly (for approximately 30 minutes) for 12 weeks
- Patients
- Has significant dementia or cognitive impairment
- Documentation in the EHR that the COPD diagnosis has not yet been disclosed to the patient
- Is under the ongoing care of a licensed behavioral health clinician
- Requires immediate referral to specialized behavioral health management Caregivers
- Has significant dementia or cognitive impairment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Detroit, Michigan, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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