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Reducing Chronic Breathlessness in Adults by Following a Self-guided, Internet Based Supportive Intervention (SELF-BREATHE)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 110 YearsAllKing's College Hospital NHS Trust
NCT06326957 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Background: Some health conditions make breathing difficult and uncomfortable. When this happens every day, it is called chronic breathlessness. Over 3 million people living with heart and lung disease have chronic breathlessness in the UK. Breathlessness is very difficult for patients themselves and their families, resulting in disability and feelings of fear, distress, and isolation. Due a to lack of supportive breathlessness services many patients frequently attend hospital Accident and Emergency (A\&E) departments seeking help. Given the on-going challenges faced by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, such as long waiting times, staff shortages, increased demand for services because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need to develop new ways to support those living with chronic breathlessness. One potential solution is to offer support online, as it

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥ 18 years of age * Chronic Breathlessness at rest and / or exertion * Chronic Breathlessness (CB) defined as breathlessness that persists (\>3months) despite pharmacological treatment of the underlying disease including, but not limited to; cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD), bronchiectasis, chronic fibrotic lung disease following SARS-CoV2 infection * Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnea score ≥ 2 (MRC 2= short of breath when hurrying on the level or walking up a slight hill * Availability to a computer, tablet, or smart phone with internet access * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Breathlessness of unknown cause * Primary diagnosis of chronic hyperventilation syndrome * Currently participating in a rehabilitation programme e.g.,pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation (patients that have completed PR \>4-weeks will be eligible).
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What it tests

  • SELF-BREATHE
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Where

1 site
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
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