Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Patients with Severe COPD: a Feasibility Study on Nurse-Led Motivational Intervention
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital
Summary
This feasibility study aims to assess the practicality and acceptability of a nurse-led motivational interview intervention designed to reduce sedentary behavior in patients with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The study will evaluate the recruitment process, patient adherence, and the usability of accelerometers for objectively measuring sedentary time. A total of 10-12 patients with severe COPD will be recruited and receive individual motivational interviews conducted by trained nurses in their homes. The intervention will be based on motivational interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, focusing on helping patients identify barriers and set realistic goals to increase physical activity. The study will determine whether patients tolerate wearing accelerometers for seven days at different time points and whether the intervention is acceptable to both patients and nurses. Insights gained from this feasibility study will guide refinements to the intervention before launching a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test its effectiveness on a larger scale.
Official title: Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Patients with Severe COPD: a Nurse-Led Motivational Intervention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2025-03-19
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2025-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Motivational interviewing
This intervention consists of a single nurse-led motivational interview aimed at reducing sedentary behavior in patients with severe COPD. The session, conducted in the patient's home, lasts approximately 60 minutes and focuses on identifying personal barriers, exploring motivation, and setting small, realistic goals to reduce sedentary time. Unlike traditional pulmonary rehabilitation, this intervention does not involve structured exercise but instead uses motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to encourage gradual behavior change in daily routines. Before the intervention, patients wear an accelerometer for seven days to objectively measure baseline sedentary time. The study assesses feasibility, patient engagement, and adherence to determine whether the approach is suitable for a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Locations (1)
Zealand University Hospital
Roskilde, Denmark