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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseBREATHENCT02036294

Improving Patient-Centered Care Delivery Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A study testing BREATHE program in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study involves development and testing of a patient and family-centered transitional care program for patients who are hospitalized with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is being tested?
BREATHE program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
240 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
10 Mar 2015to 9 Jan 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of an acute COPD exacerbation; OR has a previous COPD diagnosis* AND receiving treatment to control COPD symptoms - (e.g. nebulizer treatment, prednisone course, …) in the current hospitalization
  • Age > 40 and >10 pack-yrs smoking
  • English speaking
  • Anticipated discharge back to home (rather than to Hospice or long term nursing home placement)

Who cannot join

  • Severe cognitive dysfunction
  • Terminal illness (less than 6 months life expectancy) that is non-COPD related
  • Homeless (no home address)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224

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About this study

Official title: An Integrative Multilevel Study for Improving Patient-Centered Care Delivery Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This study involves development and testing of a patient and family-centered transitional care program for patients who are hospitalized with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations. The study intervention includes tailored services to address individual patients' biopsychosocial needs, starting early during hospital stay and continuing for 3 months post hospital discharge.

The study hypothesis is that compared to usual care, the study intervention will : a) Improve patient health- related quality of life and survival, and reduce use of hospital and emergency room visits; b) result in improved patient experience, self- confidence, and self-care behaviors; c) result in improved family caregivers coping skills, self-confidence, and problem solving skills to address patient barriers to care and treatment.

Read the detailed description

This study evaluates using a randomized controlled trial design the impact of a patient and family-centered transitional care program named the BREATHE program. The BREATHE program stands for 'Better Respiratory Education and Treatment Help Empower'. The BREATHE program offers the following:

  1. Individualized transition support services to help ensure that the patient (and family caregiver if available) are prepared for discharge, understand the discharge plan of care, and receive post discharge follow up to help meet their needs
  2. Tailored COPD self-management education and support program that starts during the hospital stay and continues post discharge in the community setting
  3. Facilitated access to community based services.

The intervention is delivered by a new team member called "COPD Nurse Transition Guide". The new team member works with both the hospital and outpatient care teams, is a registered nurse with homecare services experience, and have received additional training in COPD self-management and motivational interviewing. The nurse meets participants in the hospital and then follows up with them via home visits and phone calls.The intervention involves both patients and family caregivers (if available), is literacy adapted, and follows a tailored approach based on patient needs, priorities, and preferences.

Being tested
BREATHE program, Usual Care
Keywords
Patient self-care behaviors, Patient activation, Family caregiver support, Patient-centered care
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Patient Participation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BREATHE programOther

    A patient and family- centered transitional care intervention that includes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, a tailored treatment plan, a tailored disease management program, and care management support services .

  • Usual CareOther

    Standard Healthcare Services

Study groups in NCT02036294
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Usual CareOtherUsual Care: Standard healthcare services will be received. Study participants in this arm will not receive any additional study interventions.
Receives: Other: Usual Care
BREATHE programExperimentalStudy participants randomized to this arm will be offered the BREATHE program an integrated multifaceted intervention that includes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, a tailored treatment plan, a tailored disease management program, and care management support services .
Receives: Other: BREATHE program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mean Number of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-Related Hospitalizations and Emergency Department (ED) Visits Per Patient Within Each Study Arm

    The primary outcome measure in this study is the mean number of COPD-related hospitalizations and ED visits per patient within each study arm . The number of hospital and ED visits per patient were counted at 6 months post 'index-hospitalization'. Index-hospitalization refers to the hospitalization in which the patient was enrolled into the study. A COPD- related hospitalization was defined as a hospitalization with discharge diagnosis of COPD exacerbation or Pneumonia; a hospitalization where the participant was admitted for congestive heart failure but received treatment for COPD exacerbation (nebulizer treatment plus steroids) ; or, admitted for symptoms pertaining to COPD and received steroids. A COPD- related ED visit was defined as a visit where the treating physician stated that the visit reason is COPD; or, where the participant was discharged on treatment with oral steroids or on treatment for pneumonia.

    Measured: Measured at 6 months post 'index-hospitalization'

  2. Mean Change in Patients' Score on the St. George Respiratory Questionnaire Within Each Study Arm

    This outcome measures the mean change in patient participants' quality of life as measured by the Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) score over the 6 month study period within each study arm.The St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) is a widely used validated disease- specific instrument that measures health-related quality of life. The SGRQ measures, using patient self-report, disease impact on symptoms, patient activity, and daily life. The total score for SGRQ ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more limitations. The change in a patient's quality of life was calculated as the difference in their total score at 6 months post index-hospitalization from baseline. A difference of 4 points in total score is considered a clinically meaningful difference.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months post index-hospitalization

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Mean Number of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-Related Hospitalizations and Emergency Department (ED) Visits Per Patient Within Each Study Arm

    The primary outcome measure in this study is the mean number of COPD-related hospitalizations and ED visits per patient within each study arm . The number of hospital and ED visits per patient were counted at 1 month post 'index-hospitalization'. Index-hospitalization refers to the hospitalization in which the patient was enrolled into the study. A COPD- related hospitalization was defined as a hospitalization with discharge diagnosis of COPD exacerbation or Pneumonia; a hospitalization where the participant was admitted for congestive heart failure but received treatment for COPD exacerbation (nebulizer treatment plus steroids) ; or, admitted for symptoms pertaining to COPD and received steroids. A COPD- related ED visit was defined as a visit where the treating physician stated that the visit reason is COPD; or, where the participant was discharged on treatment with oral steroids or on treatment for pneumonia.

    Measured: Measured at 1 month post 'index-hospitalization'

  2. Mean Number of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-Related Hospitalizations and Emergency Department (ED) Visits Per Patient Within Each Study Arm

    The primary outcome measure in this study is the mean number of COPD-related hospitalizations and ED visits per patient within each study arm. The number of hospital and ED visits per patient were counted at 3 months post 'index-hospitalization'. Index-hospitalization refers to the hospitalization in which the patient was enrolled into the study. A COPD- related hospitalization was defined as a hospitalization with discharge diagnosis of COPD exacerbation or Pneumonia; a hospitalization where the participant was admitted for congestive heart failure but received treatment for COPD exacerbation (nebulizer treatment plus steroids) ; or, admitted for symptoms pertaining to COPD and received steroids. A COPD- related ED visit was defined as a visit where the treating physician stated that the visit reason is COPD; or, where the participant was discharged on treatment with oral steroids or on treatment for pneumonia.

    Measured: Measured at 3 months post 'index-hospitalization'

  3. Mean Change in Patients' Score on the St. George Respiratory Questionnaire Within Each Study Arm

    This outcome measures the mean change in patient participants' quality of life as measured by the Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) score over the 3 month study period within each study arm.The St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) is a widely used validated disease- specific instrument that measures health-related quality of life. The SGRQ measures, using patient self-report, disease impact on symptoms, patient activity, and daily life. The total score for SGRQ ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more limitations. The change in a patient's quality of life was calculated as the difference in their total score at 3 months post index-hospitalization from baseline. A difference of 4 points in total score is considered a clinically meaningful difference.

    Measured: Baseline to 3 months post index-hospitalization

  4. Probability for Survival Without Death or a COPD- Related Acute Care Event at 6 Months Post Index-hospitalization, Estimated Using the Kaplan-Meier Method

    Kaplan-Meier probability estimates that a participant would have their first event (death or COPD- related hospitalization or ED visit) sometime after 6 months from their index- hospitalization. The estimates are provided as the proportion of participants who do not have an event at 6 months post their index hospitalization.

    Measured: Measured at 180 days post-discharge from index hospitalization

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Jan 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start10 Mar 2015
  3. Primary completion9 Jan 2017
  4. Study completion9 Jan 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
240 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02036294
Sponsor's protocol ID
NA_00090518
Other IDs
IH-1304-7118
Acronym
BREATHE
Status last verified
Oct 2019
First submitted
13 Jan 2014
Last updated
22 Oct 2019
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Poot CC, Meijer E, Kruis AL, Smidt N, Chavannes NH, Honkoop PJ. Integrated disease management interventions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Sep 8;9(9):CD009437. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009437.pub3.

    PubMed 34495549
  • Aboumatar H, Naqibuddin M, Chung S, Chaudhry H, Kim SW, Saunders J, Bone L, Gurses AP, Knowlton A, Pronovost P, Putcha N, Rand C, Roter D, Sylvester C, Thompson C, Wolff JL, Hibbard J, Wise RA. Effect of a Hospital-Initiated Program Combining Transitional Care and Long-term Self-management Support on Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2019 Oct 8;322(14):1371-1380. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.11982.

    PubMed 31593271
  • Aboumatar H, Naqibuddin M, Chung S, Chaudhry H, Kim SW, Saunders J, Bone L, Gurses AP, Knowlton A, Pronovost P, Putcha N, Rand C, Roter D, Sylvester C, Thompson C, Wolff JL, Hibbard J, Wise RA. Effect of a Program Combining Transitional Care and Long-term Self-management Support on Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2018 Dec 11;320(22):2335-2343. doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.17933.

    PubMed 30419103

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing BREATHE program in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 Feb 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mean Number of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)-Related Hospitalizations and Emergency Department (ED) Visits Per Patient Within Each Study Arm (time frame: Measured at 6 months post 'index-hospitalization'). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02036294, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Oct 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 1 Nov 2026.

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