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NCT Number: NCT07353034

Functional Social Support in COPD Self-Management

This observational study aims to examine how different types of functional social support (emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction) predict self-management capacity among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study includes a quantitative cross-sectional survey and qualitative semi-structured interviews (N=20) to explore barriers and facilitators to adequate social support. Findings will inform the development of targeted self-management interventions for COPD patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

40 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Emily M Morgan, BSN, RN

CONTACT

[email protected]

980.428.0003

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥40
  • Self-reported COPD diagnosis or treatment
  • English-speaking
  • Internet access

Exclusion criteria

  • History of psychosis or severe mental illness
  • Ongoing substance abuse
  • Other chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., lung cancer, asthma)

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-management capacity

    Time frame: At enrollment (single time point)

    Measured using the Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire (CRQ) - Mastery domain; score range 1-7, where higher scores indicate greater perceived control over COPD symptoms.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Functional social support subdomains

    Time frame: At enrollment

    Measured using Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS); subscale scores for emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction.

  2. Structural social support

    Time frame: At enrollment

    Measured using Social Support Questionnaire - Short Form (SSQ-6).

  3. Symptom severity

    Time frame: At enrollment

    Measured using COPD Assessment Test (CAT).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Role of Functional Social Support Subtypes for Self-Management Capacity Among Individuals With COPD

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 20, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 17, 2026

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