Can a strong support system help COPD patients breathe easier?
NCT ID NCT07353034
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study explores how emotional, practical, and social support affects the ability of people with COPD to manage their own health. Researchers will survey 111 adults aged 40 and older with COPD, and interview 20 of them in depth. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders self-management, so better support programs can be created.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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89 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adults aged 40 years and older with a self-reported diagnosis or treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants must be English-speaking and have internet access to complete an online survey and, if selected, participate in a qualitative interview. Recruitment will occur through the Medical University of South Carolina health system and COPD Foundation online platforms.
- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥40 * Self-reported COPD diagnosis or treatment * English-speaking * Internet access Exclusion Criteria: * History of psychosis or severe mental illness * Ongoing substance abuse * Other chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., lung cancer, asthma)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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