Digital interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

ISRCTN ISRCTN75958874
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN75958874
Secondary identifying numbers 18909
Submission date
26/08/2015
Registration date
27/08/2015
Last edited
19/03/2018
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Respiratory
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name used to refer to a number of progressive devastating and debilitating lung diseases, which includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People that have COPD typically feel breathless after physical activity, have a persistent cough with phlegm and suffer frequently from chest infections. There is no cure for the condition, but making lifestyle changes (such as stopping smoking) and taking medications (inhalers and/or tablets) can alleviate symptoms. Staying physically active is vital for successful self-management of COPD, although people with COPD often find that they are not as physically active as they were. This research will answer key questions regarding how best to develop and deliver an accessible digital health intervention aimed at motivating people with COPD to increase their level of physical activity, building on our previous experience of developing web-based materials for people with varied levels of literacy, health literacy and computer skills.

Who can participate?
People with COPD from participating GP practices in the Southampton area.

What does the study involve?
This study compares different types of online materials for people with COPD to see which is more helpful. To find this out, participants are randomly allocated into one of two groups. Those in group 1 are given access to an interactive web-based programme. Those in group 2 are given access to standard online written materials. All participants are then assessed in terms of their attitude towards physical activity and whether they will do more, how easy they found using the website, how much they liked using the website and also how much they know about their condition.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
We don’t expect the study to involve any risk to participants. They may not like the website, but they will be able to log off or close the browser if that is the case. Potential benefits are that participants may learn new information about COPD and be motivated to improve their self-management.

Where is the study run from?
University of Southampton (UK)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2015 to February 2016

Who is funding the study?
National Institute for Health Research (UK)

Who is the main contact?
Dr Ingrid Muller

Contact information

Dr Ingrid Muller
Scientific

University of Southampton
University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0001-9341-6133

Study information

Study designFeasibility randomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Internet/virtual
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet
Scientific titleDigital interventions to promote physical activity for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Study objectivesCan interactive digital materials enhance people with COPDs engagement and motivation to increase physical activity compared to standard written materials?
Ethics approval(s)Newcastle and North Tyneside REC, 24/04/2015, ref: 15/NE/0153
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
InterventionAn interactive digital intervention to promote physical activity will be compared to standard online written materials.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureAttitudes and intentions to physical activity; Timepoint(s): immediately post-intervention
Secondary outcome measures1. User engagement
2. Enablement
3. Website satisfaction
4. COPD knowledge
Overall study start date15/07/2015
Completion date01/02/2016

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participantsPlanned Sample Size: 100; UK Sample Size: 100
Key inclusion criteriaPatients with COPD aged 18 years or more, who are able to consent.
Key exclusion criteria1. Inability to read / speak English
2. Potential difficulties, for instance; severe mental health problems, palliative care, recent bereavement, known opposition to involvement in research or inability to complete research measures
Date of first enrolment01/10/2015
Date of final enrolment01/02/2016

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

University of Southampton
University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

University of Southampton
University/education

Aldermoor Health Centre
Aldermoor Close
Southampton
SO16 5ST
England
United Kingdom

ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/01ryk1543

Funders

Funder type

Government

National Institute for Health Research
Government organisation / National government
Alternative name(s)
National Institute for Health Research, NIHR Research, NIHRresearch, NIHR - National Institute for Health Research, NIHR (The National Institute for Health and Care Research), NIHR
Location
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planStudy results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated at academic conferences.
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
HRA research summary 28/06/2023 No No

Editorial Notes

19/03/2018: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.