Health coaching for lung transplant candidates
Official title: Pre-transplant Health Coaching to Improve Patient-Reported Outcomes in Lung Transplant Candidates
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT05426200 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether personalized health coaching can help people waiting for a lung transplant feel better and manage their health more effectively compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 230 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Jacksonville, Florida and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 25, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05426200 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who are waitlisted or deferred for lung transplantation at participating Mayo Clinic or University of Washington locations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old, non-English speaking, nonverbal, or those who are extremely hard of hearing 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 study examines the effectiveness of a personalized health coaching intervention for individuals awaiting lung transplantation. Participants will receive up to 12 coaching sessions via phone over a 12-16 week period, aimed at improving their self-management and overall health outcomes. The intervention group will be compared to a usual care group that only receives standard pre-transplant education and care. The goal is to determine if health coaching can enhance patient-reported outcomes in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for lung transplant candidates.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with health coaching interventions in similar patient populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Waitlisted or deferred for lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Mayo Clinic Florida, or University of Washington Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old * Non-English speaking, nonverbal, or extremely hard of hearing
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cassie C Kennedy, MD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Cassie C Kennedy, MD
- Email: kennedy.cassie@mayo.edu
- Phone: 507-266-3958
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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.