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NCT Number: NCT04360642

Singing for Wellness: Is Singing a Useful Way of Supporting People in South Devon to Self-manage Aspects of Their COPD

The aim of this study is to explore whether singing is a useful way of supporting people in South Devon to self manage aspects of their COPD and associated social isolation. It will also investigate whether a model of bespoke respiratory community choirs provides a useful service for our local community. The study will look at the impact of singing on breathing, wellbeing, frailty and engagement.

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Key information

Conditions

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

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Torbay Hospital

Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with COPD
  • Evidence of airflow obstruction as measured by spirometry
  • Being independently mobile and able to get to location
  • Being able to give permission to participate
  • Over 18 years old
  • Awaiting pulmonary rehabilitation or have completed pulmonary rehabilitation

Exclusion criteria

  • Lacking capacity to give permission to participate e.g. severe dementia
  • Other health issues which preclude participation e.g. psychosis, unstable physical health
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Not diagnosed with COPD

Treatment and study plan

Singing

Other

Singing for Wellness will use an uncontrolled observational study design. Two mixed-cohort, 12-week community choirs will be delivered by experienced vocal practitioners in South Devon localities:

Primary outcomes

  1. Lung function

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Lung function will be assessed by Spirometry (FVC and FEV1)

  2. Lung function

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Lung function will be assessed by Medical Research Council (MRC) breathlessness scale (Scores 1-5, good to worse)

  3. Lung function

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Lung function will be assessed by Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ), Likert scale 1-7, higher scores indicate better health related quality of life

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mental Wellbeing

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale which assesses the mental wellbeing (positive mental health) of a person.(scores 1-5 experiences from none of the time to all of the time)

  2. Frailty

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Rockwood Frailty Scale to categories a patient into one of nine general frailty classifications.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Singing for Wellness: Is Singing a Useful Way of Supporting People in South Devon to Self-manage Aspects of Their COPD: Does a Bespoke Respiratory Choir Provide a Non-medical Intervention for Those With COPD in Our Local Community

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Apr 24, 2020
Registry last updated
Apr 29, 2020

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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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