Telehealth Monitoring in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Launched by SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST · Jan 27, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of April 27, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major burden on healthcare systems worldwide. The current management of patients with COPD includes well established interventions such as pulmonary rehabilitation and inhaled therapies which have demonstrated variable impact on reducing rates of exacerbation and improving health related quality of life.
Telehealth is a home monitoring system used to record clinical observations and carry out question and answer sessions. It has been proposed that Telehealth medicine may offer an alternative strategy to the overall management of these patie...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- • a minimum of two: Emergency Department admissions; hospital admissions or emergency GP contacts in the 12 months previous to the study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • any respiratory disorder other than COPD
- • patients cognitively unable to learn the process of monitoring
About South Eastern Health And Social Care Trust
The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust is a leading healthcare organization in Northern Ireland, dedicated to delivering high-quality, integrated health and social care services. With a mission to enhance the well-being of the communities it serves, the Trust actively promotes research and innovation through clinical trials that contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients, the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust aims to facilitate the development of new therapies and interventions, ensuring that its services remain at the forefront of healthcare excellence.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Lisburn, Co Antrim, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Janet E McDowell, BScHons, PhD
Principal Investigator
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Stephen Tate, BSc,MD,FRCP
Study Director
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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