Talking therapy via video aims to boost self-care in lung disease patients

NCT ID NCT07179562

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing, delivered through video calls and online platforms, can improve self-care in 124 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the counseling or usual care. Researchers will measure changes in self-care behaviors, anxiety, quality of life, and hospital visits. The goal is to see if remote support can help patients manage their condition better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: motivational interviewing (a counseling approach delivered remotely via video calls and digital platforms)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that remote counseling helps people with IPF better manage their daily care and reduce hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on behavior change, not a drug or cure. The results may not apply to all IPF patients, and the benefit may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS (IPF)

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