Coping Skills Training for Emotional Support in COPD Patients
Official title: Supporting Evidence-based Responses to Emotional Needs in Emphysema
Run by University of Pennsylvania · NCT06600126 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a Coping Skills Training program to see if it can help people with COPD feel less depressed and anxious compared to a shorter education program.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Detroit, Michigan and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 5, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06600126 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a documented diagnosis of COPD and a baseline depression score indicating need for intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive impairment or those who have not been informed of their COPD diagnosis may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Coping Skills Training program designed to reduce depression and anxiety in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study will compare the Coping Skills Training program, which consists of weekly 30-minute sessions over 12 weeks, to a COPD Education program with shorter sessions. Researchers will explore how the training impacts stress and anxiety levels, identify factors influencing its effectiveness, and assess barriers to participation. The trial emphasizes the importance of integrating family caregivers into the care process to enhance patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for COPD patients, particularly those facing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that non-pharmacological interventions can effectively address psychological distress in COPD patients, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients * Be at least 18 years of age * Have a documented diagnosis of COPD and confirmation of obstructive lung disease by spirometry (American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society guidelines) or radiology (imaging report indicating emphysematous changes) * Score greater than or equal to 8 during baseline screening using the PHQ-8 * Identify an adult caregiver to participate with them * Have the ability to access a telephone or videoconferencing call up to once weekly (for approximately 30 minutes) for 12 sessions of the study intervention * Spoken proficiency in Spanish and/or English Caregivers * Be at least 18 years of age * Have the ability to access a telephone or videoconferencing call up to once weekly (for approximately 30 minutes) for 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: Patients * Has significant dementia or cognitive impairment * Documentation in the EHR that the COPD diagnosis has not yet been disclosed to the patient * Is under the ongoing care of a licensed behavioral health clinician * Requires immediate referral to specialized behavioral health management Caregivers * Has significant dementia or cognitive impairment
Where it's running
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joanna Hart, MD, MSHP — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Joanna Hart, MD, MSHP
- Email: Joanna.Hart@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Phone: 267-271-0665
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.