Examining health literacy and quality of life in COPD patients
Official title: An Investigation of Health Literacy, Physical and Cognitive Function, Health-related Behaviors, and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Healthy Individuals
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT06497816 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how understanding health information affects the quality of life and daily activities of people with COPD compared to healthy individuals over 40.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 144 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06497816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 40 years old who have a stable diagnosis of COPD and are willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients experiencing acute exacerbations of COPD or those with cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological issues 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 observational study aims to investigate the relationship between health literacy and various factors such as functional capacity, quality of life, physical activity, cognitive function, and health-related behaviors in individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study will compare these aspects between COPD patients and healthy individuals over the age of 40. By assessing these relationships, the research seeks to highlight the importance of health literacy in managing COPD and improving overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how health literacy impacts the quality of life and functional capacity in COPD patients, leading to better management strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on health literacy in chronic diseases exist, this specific focus on COPD and its multifaceted relationships is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for the COPD group: * Being over 40 years old, * Diagnosed with COPD and being clinically stable, * Being able to cooperate with the tests to be performed, * Not having any cardiovascular disease, orthopedic or neurological problems that may affect the tests, * Being willing to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria for the COPD group: * Being in an acute exacerbation period, * Having any cardiovascular disease, orthopedic or neurological problems that may affect the tests, * Not being willing to participate in the study. Inclusion criteria for the control group: * Being willing to participate in the study and being over 40 years old * Not having any known disease Exclusion criteria for the control group: * Not being able to cooperate with the tests to be performed * Not being willing to participate in the study
Where it's running
-
Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aslihan Cakmak-Onal, PhD, PT — Hacettepe University
- Study coordinator: Aslihan Cakmak-Onal, PhD, PT
- Email: aslihancakmak90@gmail.com
- Phone: 03123051576
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
My Symptoms Young: a web-based program for teens and young adults with persistent physical symptoms
A web-based self-help program is being tested to see if it helps 15- to 25-year-olds with persistent physical symptoms in primary care, and whether health literacy affects how well they use it.
-
AERO-007: a inhaled LABA+LAMA combination for COPD through a nebulizer
This study tests whether a nebulized LABA+LAMA combination can improve lung function in adults with COPD.
-
AI-simplified discharge summaries to improve patient understanding
This randomized pilot tests whether ContextCare can help adults understand their discharge information better than standard discharge words and printouts.
-
Digital Health Education to Improve Heart Health Across Different Socioeconomic Groups (e-DUCASS Advance)
This study tests a 24-month digital health education program to see if it can improve cardiovascular health among people in Córdoba, Spain from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, by delivering weekly online content to families.
-
AI care summaries to help caregivers understand their child’s hospitalization
This trial tests whether an AI-generated plain-language summary of inpatient notes helps caregivers of hospitalized children understand their child’s care better.
-
Agentic LLM for Shared Decision Making in Health Care
This project tests an agentic large language model to help patients participate in health decisions, especially for those with lower health literacy.
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.