RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06888557

Smartphone-based Self-Management Support Program to Enhance Quality of Life in Patients With COPD

A Proactive Patient-centered Interactive Smartphone-based Self-Management Support Program for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial With Mixed-method Evaluation


Sponsor

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Enrollment

130 participants

Start Date

Mar 19, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this study is to find out if a smartphone-based program (called 3S-C) can help people with COPD live better, healthier lives. It will also look at how the program affects their knowledge, habits, and overall health. The main questions the study wants to answer are: * Does the 3S-C program help people with COPD feel better and improve their quality of life? * Does it help them understand and manage their condition better? * Does it improve their health, such as reducing breathing problems or making it easier to sleep? * Can it reduce the need for hospital visits or other healthcare? Participants will be split into two groups: The 3S-C group: They will use the smartphone-based program, which includes: (i) Two short individual sessions to motivate them, (ii) helpful messages sent through apps like WhatsApp or WeChat; (iii) support through personalized messaging, phone calls, and a hotline; (iv) an online platform to track their health; and (v) a group session to connect with other COPD patients. The general hygiene (control) group: They will get information about staying healthy, such as tips on hand washing, food safety, keeping their home clean, and better sleep habits. What will participants do? Take part in the study for 12 months. visit the clinic for checkups and complete surveys and simple fitness tests at the start, after 4 months, and after 12 months. Researchers will check if the 3S-C program improves: * quality of life and how well people manage their condition. * habits like taking medication on time, exercising, eating well, or quitting smoking. * health outcomes like breathing, sleep, or feeling less anxious or depressed. This study will compare the 3S-C program to general hygiene tips to see if using a smartphone can make living with COPD easier and healthier.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a smartphone-based self-management app can help people with COPD (a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult) better manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Participants use the app to track symptoms, get reminders, and access support. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 40 years of age or older - You have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD - You had a COPD flare-up (acute exacerbation) in the past 6 months that required a hospital visit or medical care - You own a smartphone and are able to use a mobile app **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not able to use a smartphone - You have severe cognitive impairment - You are already enrolled in another similar study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSmartphone-based self-management support program ( 3S-C)

The 3S-C include: (1) two 30-minute individual sessions ; (2) a set of instant messages, 10-minute telephone-delivered health coaching ; (3) continuous personalized chat-based messaging, phone call support, and hotline service ; (4) an e-platform for goal setting and self-monitoring ; (5) A mutual support group session.


Locations(3)

Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Queen Elizbeth Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

United Christian Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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