IMPROVING SELF-MANAGEMENT IN ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS.

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis; Adolescence and the transition period; Self-efficacy; Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Cystic fibrosis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000234415
• Lead Sponsor: Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-05-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Confirmed diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Clinical stability for two weeks as assessed by physician.

Exclusion Criteria

Severe lung disease or associated co-morbidities such as cirrhosis and bleeding varices.Inability to comply with instructionsRecruitment should not occur during an acute exacerbation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved self-efficacy is the primary outcome. [Assessed at baseline, three and six months and then again at one year (when the active arms have been discontinued for six months)];1. Self-efficacy assessment using the Stanford Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale.[];2. CF-Related QoL questionnaire[];3. Symptom scores daily (as above)[];4. Assessment of patient, mentor and IT interactions; through monitoring of the mentor log book and IT data base (reviewed at completion of study)[];5. Process evaluation: focus groups (mentors)[];6. ITS use: acceptance, contribution to self-management interview[]