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NCT07311499
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Improvement of Sleep in COPD Patients Through Inhalation Management Education by Nurse.

Sponsor: Kumamoto University

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Summary

This study aims to investigate whether inhalation management education provided by nurses improves sleep quality in patients with COPD. Inhalation management education includes training in inhalation techniques and guidance on how to use medications when symptoms occur. The main research question is: ・Does inhalation management education improve sleep quality in patients with COPD? Researchers will determine whether inhalation management education improves sleep quality compared to no education. Participants will: * Participate in two interviews with researchers using video conferencing tools. * Keep a diary recording their symptoms, sleep duration, and the frequency of rescue inhaler use.

Official title: A Study on Improving Sleep Quality in COPD Patients Through Inhalation Management Education by Nurses Using Video Conferencing Tools.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

20 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2026-01

Completion Date

2029-03-31

Last Updated

2025-12-31

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

inhalation management education

* During interviews with researchers, undergo a technical check. Then, practice inhalation techniques. * During interviews with researchers, discuss solutions to symptoms and problems encountered in daily life. * Participants implement the solutions decided upon during the observation period. * During the second intervention, assess whether the solutions were effective and, if not, consider alternative solutions.

Locations (1)

Kumamoto University

Kumamoto, Chuo-ku, Japan