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Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how a Coping Skills Training program can reduce depression and anxiety in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those who face health disparities, including those with low income, different racial backgrounds, or those living in rural areas. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does the Coping Skills Training program help reduce stress and anxiety in patients? * What causes variations in the effectiveness of the Coping Skills Training program? * What are the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of the Coping Skills Training program? Researchers will compare a 12-week Coping Skills Training program with a COPD Education program to see if the training leads to better health outcomes for participants. Participants will: * Take part in weekly 30-minute sessions for 12 weeks if assigned to the Coping Skills Training group. * Take part in weekly 10-minute sessions for 12 weeks if assigned to the COPD Education group. * Complete surveys before, during, and after the intervention. * Patients and caregivers, including those who chose not to enroll, as well as clinicians, will be invited to participate in interviews to share their perspectives.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
750
Start Date
2024-09-30
Completion Date
2028-03-05
Last Updated
2026-01-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Coping Skills Training
The Coping Skills Training arm will consist of 12 weekly 30-minute sessions via videoconferencing or phone. A trained research staff member will deliver sessions that focus on building coping skills for patients with COPD, such as progressive relaxation training, pleasant activity scheduling, and building communication skills. Caregivers will also participate, learning how to support the patient in using these skills. Participants will complete assignments between sessions to reinforce their learning. Additionally, participants will receive a Coping Skills Training workbook.
COPD Education
The COPD Education arm will consist of 12 weekly 10-minute sessions via videoconferencing or phone. A trained research staff member will provide scripted general support and encouragement without using specific psychoeducational techniques. Caregivers will also participate. Additionally, participants will receive a COPD Education workbook with material from The COPD Foundation, which is also available on the Foundation's website. This program augments usual care, providing an attention control for comparison.
Locations (2)
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States