Testing ways to teach COPD self-management to patients
Tests education, inhaler training and exercise to help adults with COPD manage their disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study
Key facts
- Where
- Chicago, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Rush University Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT07125053
- Record updated
- 8 October 2026
- Original description
Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work. The proposed research will use an engineering-inspired study design to identify effective COPD self-management treatment components and guide its 'real world' implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to build an optimized COPD self-management program, and scale the program up to reduce the burden of COPD at a population health level.Read full original descriptionShow less
Optimizing Effectiveness and Implementation of COPD Self-Management Treatment
Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work. The proposed research will use an engineering-inspired study design to identify effective COPD self-management treatment components and guide its 'real world' implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to build an optimized COPD self-management program, and scale the program up to reduce the burden of COPD at a population health level.
Inclusion: Residence in the continental United States; Age 40 years or older; Report a physician diagnosis of COPD; Report a COPD-related hospitalization over the past 12 months; Use an inhaled medication for COPD at least once per week; Have access to a connected device (i.e., smartphone, tablet, and/ or computer) to complete study procedures.
Exclusion: Terminal illness (i.e., < 6 month life expectancy) that is non-COPD related; COPD exacerbation within the past month; New or worsening chest pain that happens without exertion; Cognitive dysfunction impairing ability to provide informed consent and follow study procedures; Living at a chronic care facility (i.e., nursing home, assisted living); Inability to participate in mild physical activity such as walking, stretching, and lower limb exercises; Inability to speak/ read English.