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Functional Social Support in COPD Self-Management

RECRUITINGSponsored by Medical University of South Carolina
Actively Recruiting
SponsorMedical University of South Carolina
Started2025-09-26
Est. completion2026-06-30
Eligibility
Age40 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site
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NCT07353034

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Age: 40 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
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)

Conditions2

COPDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Locations1 site

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425
Emily M Morgan, BSN, RN980.428.0003morgaemi@musc.edu

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