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A Digital Health Intervention to Promote Self-management in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 90 YearsAllWestern Norway University of Applied Sciences
NCT06850961 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Dyspnea, cough, and chronic mucus hypersecretion are common symptoms in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which increases risk of infections followed by exacerbations, often leading to hospitalization, disease progression and mortality. This patient group requires lifelong treatment in healthcare. A mobile application was developed to facilitate adherence to evidence-based guidelines for tailored breathing and airway clearance techniques to enhance self-management. The app is only in Norwegian and has a Norwegian name which is "Pust Deg Bedre" (PDB). The PDB app is fully developed and tested and can be downloaded for free. The app seems promising as a treatment tool, but has not yet been clinical evaluated. This project aims to 1) explore the feasibility of providing the app for patients with COPD, 2) explore the patients' with COPD experiences with the use of t

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease * Mucus-related issues ≥3 times per week * Speak and write Norwegian * Ability to independently operate a smartphone and/or iPad Exclusion Criteria: * Severe mental illness * Substance abuse that hinder participation in the study
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What it tests

  • Digital health intervention by using a mobile application
  • Feasibilty study and qualitative interview studies
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Where

1 site
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bergen, Norway
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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