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A Randomised Clinical Trial of a Digital Self-management Package for People With Interstitial Lung Disease
Sponsor: University of Sydney
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare REBUILD-SM (a purpose-built smartphone app and self-management package) with standard care in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The main question it aims to answer is: • Does REBUILD-SM improve health-related quality of life, symptoms, anxiety, self-efficacy and physical activity for people with ILD? Participants in the intervention group will work through the self-management package with support from a healthcare professional via phone or Zoom. They will also enter deidentified health data into the RE-BUILD smartphone app to track their progress over time. Participants in the control group will use a reduced functionality version of the smartphone app only. Researchers will compare both groups to see if there is any difference in health-related quality of life, symptoms, anxiety, self-efficacy and level of physical activity.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2024-06-03
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2025-04-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pulmonary Fibrosis self-management package and smartphone application
The pulmonary fibrosis package includes modules on understanding treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis, managing medication and side effects, understanding and accessing clinical trials, managing shortness of breath, managing fatigue and mood, managing co-existing conditions, the role and importance of pulmonary rehabilitation and regular physical activity, role of oxygen therapy, smoking cessation advice and support, accessing community support, and communicating with others when living with pulmonary fibrosis. The RE-BUILD app is used as a tool for data collection and to help participants self-monitor their disease over time. Participants enter their health data, including baseline conditions, medications and diagnosis, pulmonary function results and supplementary oxygen use. It also tracks air quality data close to the participant as well as physical activity level (step count). The app also has links to ILD-related educational resources.
Locations (4)
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The Prince Charles Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Austin Health
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia