Phone-Based palliative care shows promise for COPD patients
NCT ID NCT05040386
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a telephone-based program called EPIC, where nurse coaches guide older adults with COPD and their caregivers through sessions on managing symptoms and planning care. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and acceptable. Fifty participants were split into two groups: one received the coaching, the other usual care. The study focused on whether people would stick with the program and found it promising for improving quality of life and mobility.
What this could mean
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Active substance
telephonic nurse coaching sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable way to improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits for older adults with COPD.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (50 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all COPD patients.
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Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States