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HELPing Older People With Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Towards the End of Their Lives: Developing, Piloting and Refining a Practical Intervention (HELP-COPD)

NCT01650480 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2014-02-12

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop, refine and pilot a novel complex (HELP-COPD) assessment, undertaken during or immediately after a hospital admission, which addresses the holistic care needs of people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Conditions

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Interventions

OTHER

HELP-COPD action plan

The trial specialist nurse trained in palliative aspects of respiratory care will arrange a meeting to suit the patients' clinical condition and convenience. During the meeting the HELP-COPD action plan will be worked through by the patient and study nurse, and any areas of concern will be identified. Based on the findings of the assessment, a range of actions points may be generated. All referrals will be made through the usual channels. Issues that have arisen from the assessment will be clearly recorded on the HELP-COPD action plan and by ensuring that all agencies and the patient have copies of the plan it is hoped that the planned action points will be reviewed and implementation facilitated. The action plan will be reviewed by the study nurse who will contact the patient at 1, 3 and 6 months to check progress with action points.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Dunhill Medical Trust

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Edinburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hilary Pinnock, Dr · University of Edinburgh

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-01-31
Primary Completion
2013-09-30
Completion
2013-12-31

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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