Improving quality of life for patients with hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on enhancing the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for patients diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis through a peer coach-delivered program. The RISE-HP intervention combines cognitive behavioral principles with targeted patient education over ten sessions. It aims to address the emotional and informational needs of patients, who often experience anxiety and a lack of understanding about their condition. The study will assess the feasibility and accessibility of this innovative approach to patient support.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Have documented diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis by treating clinician.
* Age 18 or older.
* English Speaking.
* Willing to work with a peer coach.
* Have a working smart phone or tablet.
* Have access to the internet.
* Reside or live in the United States.
* Endorse verbal approval from treating physician to participate in patients' goal movement/physical activity.
* Meet one or more of the following criteria:
* Baseline score on the PHQ8 of \<20

Exclusion Criteria:

* Does not have Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
* Younger than age 18
* Severe cognitive impairment as determined by their treating physician.
* Participants with severe depression (PHQ-8 score ≥20) will be ineligible for the study and will be referred to alternative sources of care.
* Anyone with documentation in their medical chart of an eating disorder, active substance use disorder, suicidality, homicidality, acute posttraumatic stress disorder, or episodes of mania or psychosis.
* Anyone who is determined to be severely ill or moribund by the treating clinician.

Where it's running

• Weill Cornell Medicine
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kerri I Aronson, MD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
• Study coordinator: Meghana Ramineni, BA
• Email: mer4025@med.cornell.edu
• Phone: 646-962-8130

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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.