Physical Activity Coaching in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This study is designed to explore a new approach to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) become more physically active. Through weekly telephone sessions with a health coach utilizing motivational interviewing, participants will be empowered to set goals for increased physical activity (emphasis on walking). The objective of the study is to determine if telephone-based health coaching is a reasonable and effective way to increase physical activity, as measured by a gold-standard activity monitor, in people with COPD.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Behavior Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Health Behavior Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Motor Activity Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physical Activity Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

40 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Men and women age 40 years and older
Current or former cigarette smoker of at least 10 pack-years
Diagnosis of COPD stage II to IV COPD as documented by pulmonary function testing (FEV1 <80% predicted, FEV1/FVC ration <0.71) within the past 24 months
Able to ambulate independently or with a walking aid (wheeled or standard walker or cane)

Exclusion criteria

Unable to walk without assistance of another person
patients with a high likelihood of being lost to follow-up or contact (patients with active chemical dependency), are planning to move out of the state, are not able to be contacted by telephone
patients with an inability to provide good data or follow commands (patients who are disoriented or have a severe neurologic/psychiatric condition)

Treatment and study plan

Telephonic health coaching

Behavioral

Participants will be given a pedometer and activity log to use daily to track their physical activity accomplishments. Weekly, they will participate in a health coaching telephone session to discuss physical activity and set goals. The health coach is knowledgable in COPD care and will utilize a motivational interviewing approach to support the self-efficacy of the participants to be more active.

Primary outcomes

Effectiveness of telephone-based health coaching in COPD.

Time frame: 3 Months

Determine the effectiveness of a telephone-based health coaching intervention on daily physical activity level, as measured by a gold-standard activity monitor and daily pedometer record, acceptability of intervention through qualitative interviews with participants, and health-related quality of life as measured by questionnaires.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Physical Activity Coaching in COPD

Acronym: PACC

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: May 6, 2011
Registry last updated: Apr 4, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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