Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 35 to 80

Digital follow-up program for COPD patients in primary healthcare

Official title: A Guided Self-determination Follow-up Program Delivered Within a Digital Platform for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care

Run by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences · NCT06401512 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a digital program that helps people with COPD manage their condition better with support from primary care nurses to see if it improves their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages35 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorWestern Norway University of Applied Sciences
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bergen, Norway)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 2, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 23, 2025
Trial IDNCT06401512 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with COPD who are living at home and meet specific pulmonary function criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe somatic diseases, severe psychiatric diagnoses, or those unable to understand Norwegian may not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program aims to empower individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through a digital platform that facilitates guided self-determination (GSD) follow-ups by primary care nurses. The intervention focuses on enhancing self-management skills and improving the quality of life for patients living with COPD. By integrating digital home-based care within a general practice setting, the study explores the feasibility of this approach in primary healthcare. The goal is to address the challenges faced by COPD patients and contribute to a sustainable healthcare system.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve self-management and quality of life for patients with COPD.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using digital platforms for chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with COPD living at home
* Post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume 1 s (FEV1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) below lower limit of normality

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe somatic disease
* Severe psychiatric diagnosis
* Not able to provide informed consent
* Do not write, speak or understand Norwegian

Where it's running

  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
    Bergen, Norway, Norway
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.