COPD study tests two education programs to keep patients out of hospital
NCT ID NCT07125053
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two COPD self-management education programs: a self-guided booklet and a counselor-led phone program. Researchers want to see which approach better reduces hospitalizations and improves quality of life. 448 adults with COPD who have been hospitalized in the past year are participating.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Education (self-guided or counselor-led)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the most effective components of COPD self-management programs, leading to better support and fewer hospitalizations for people with COPD.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not apply to everyone with COPD.
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Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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