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Functional Social Support in COPD Self-Management

— Observational Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Basic parameters: from 40 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
United States
Next step
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Official title

Examining the Role of Functional Social Support Subtypes for Self-Management Capacity Among Individuals With COPD

Overview

This observational study aims to examine how different types of functional social support (emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction) predict self-management capacity among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study includes a quantitative cross-sectional survey and qualitative semi-structured interviews (N=20) to explore barriers and facilitators to adequate social support. Findings will inform the development of targeted self-management interventions for COPD patients.

Primary outcome measures

  • Self-management capacity [Time frame: At enrollment (single time point)]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
  • Functional social support subdomains [Time frame: At enrollment]
  • Structural social support [Time frame: At enrollment]
  • Symptom severity [Time frame: At enrollment]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥40
  • Self-reported COPD diagnosis or treatment
  • English-speaking
  • Internet access

Exclusion criteria

  • History of psychosis or severe mental illness
  • Ongoing substance abuse
  • Other chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., lung cancer, asthma)

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Observational model
Cohort

Study locations

United States · 1 center
  • Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07353034 · Pro00145926

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗