Health coaching to improve outcomes for lung transplant candidates
Official title: Pre-transplant health coaching to improve patient-reported outcomes in lung transplant candidates
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-11086125 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people waiting for a lung transplant feel better and manage their health through friendly phone coaching, so they can be more prepared for their transplant and enjoy a better quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $495,091 |
| NIH project number | 5R33HL158811-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11086125 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults on the waiting list for lung transplants who are looking to enhance their self-management skills and emotional health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not candidates for lung transplants or those who do not have chronic respiratory conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the self-management abilities and emotional health of patients waiting for lung transplants through a health coaching intervention. By utilizing telephonic coaching sessions, the study aims to empower candidates to better manage their chronic conditions and emotional well-being, which are crucial for successful transplant outcomes. The approach is based on previous findings that indicate improved self-management leads to better quality of life and adherence to post-transplant care. Participants will engage in structured coaching to develop skills that can positively impact their health before and after the transplant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life and better health outcomes for lung transplant candidates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that health coaching can effectively improve self-management and emotional health in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy, Cassie Colleen — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Kennedy, Cassie Colleen
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.