COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)NCT07031401
Investigation of the Attitudes of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Towards Traditional Complementary Medicine Practices
An observational study of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Nursing Care, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease need the help and support of caregivers in issues such as limitations in their physical and social functions, inadequacy, social isolation, dependency, and continuing their daily lives. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Nursing Care, Holistic Care
- How many people
- 270 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2025to 12 Jun 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 18 to 85 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: 250
Who may be able to join
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be contactable
Who cannot join
- Those who are unable to communicate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Merkez, Kütahya, 43200
About this study
Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease need the help and support of caregivers in issues such as limitations in their physical and social functions, inadequacy, social isolation, dependency, and continuing their daily lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as knowledge, skills, and practices based on beliefs, experiences, and theories used for the prevention, diagnosis, recovery, and treatment of physical and mental disorders. Since traditional medicine varies from culture to culture, it covers different, unique treatments and practices of countries and even regions within countries. In some countries, these practices (CAM) are called 'alternative' and 'complementary'. There has been an increase in the use of complementary medicine in the last 30 years in developed and developing countries. While modern medical practices are used due to the supportive nature of complementary medicine, it is also used for purposes such as relaxing the patient, strengthening their immunity, and improving their psychological state. Patients diagnosed with COPD sometimes resort to alternative treatments. In parallel with the increase in life expectancy, the increase in chronic diseases such as COPD, which are difficult to care for and treat, the inability of healthcare professionals to allocate enough time, the suspicion of modern methods and possible side effects have greatly increased the interest in GETAT methods. The decrease in exercise capacity of COPD patients, frequent infection attacks, muscle weakness, and the accompanying anxiety and depression in these patients can be counted as reasons for increasing GETAT use. In light of this information, it was aimed to examine the attitudes of individuals with COPD towards GETAT use?
Research Questions; What is the GETAT use status of individuals with COPD? What are the attitudes of individuals with COPD towards GETAT?
- Medical subject headings
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Title: Determination of attitudes of individuals with COPD toward the use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM)
Description: Assessment of participants' attitudes toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine (GETAT in Turkish), using a validated attitude scale. The total attitude score will reflect the level of positivity or negativity in participants' perspectives.Time Frame: One-time assessment during data collectionAssessment Tool: Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale (or equivalent validated tool in Turkish)Unit of Measure: Total attitude score (Likert scale)
Measured: 6 months from the start of the study
Secondary outcomes (1)
Frequency and type of TCM methods used by individuals with COPD
Description: Identification of which TCM methods (e.g., herbal medicine, acupuncture, cupping, etc.) are used, how frequently, and for what symptoms or purposes. One-time assessmentAssessment Tool: Researcher-developed questionnaire based on literatureUnit of Measure: Categorical data (Yes/No per method), frequency per month/year
Measured: 6 months from the start of the study
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2025
- Study start15 Jul 2025
- Primary completion25 Dec 2025
- Study completion12 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 270 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07031401
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KutahyaHSU20250619
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Attitudes of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Towards Traditional Complementary Medicine Practices
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07031401
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KutahyaHSU20250619
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 270 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease need the help and support of caregivers in issues such as limitations in their physical and social functions, inadequacy, social isolation, dependency, and continuing their daily lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as knowledge, skills, and practices based on beliefs, experiences, and theories used for the prevention, diagnosis, recovery, and treatment of physical and mental disorders. Since traditional medicine varies from culture to culture, it covers different, unique treatments and practices of countries and even regions within countries. In some countries, these practices (CAM) are called 'alternative' and 'complementary'. There has been an increase in the use of complementary medicine in the last 30 years in developed and developing countries. While modern medical practices are used due to the supportive nature of complementary medicine, it is also used for purposes such as relaxing the patient, strengthening their immunity, and improving their psychological state. Patients diagnosed with COPD sometimes resort to alternative treatments. In parallel with the increase in life expectancy, the increase in chronic diseases such as COPD, which are difficult to care for and treat, the inability of healthcare professionals to allocate enough time, the suspicion of modern methods and possible side effects have greatly increased the interest in GETAT methods. The decrease in exercise capacity of COPD patients, frequent infection attacks, muscle weakness, and the accompanying anxiety and depression in these patients can be counted as reasons for increasing GETAT use. In light of this information, it was aimed to examine the attitudes of individuals with COPD towards GETAT use?
Research Questions; What is the GETAT use status of individuals with COPD? What are the attitudes of individuals with COPD towards GETAT?
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 250
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be contactable
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Those who are unable to communicate
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Title: Determination of attitudes of individuals with COPD toward the use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM)
Time frame: 6 months from the start of the study
Description: Assessment of participants' attitudes toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine (GETAT in Turkish), using a validated attitude scale. The total attitude score will reflect the level of positivity or negativity in participants' perspectives.Time Frame: One-time assessment during data collectionAssessment Tool: Traditional and Complementary Medicine Attitude Scale (or equivalent validated tool in Turkish)Unit of Measure: Total attitude score (Likert scale)
1 secondary outcome
Frequency and type of TCM methods used by individuals with COPD
Time frame: 6 months from the start of the study
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Nursing Care, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 1 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 16 Jun 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Title: Determination of attitudes of individuals with COPD toward the use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) (time frame: 6 months from the start of the study). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 16 Jun 2026.