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

NCT ID NCT07179562

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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