Reducing chronic breathlessness in adults by following a self-guided, internet-based supportive interventio

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• Conditions: Adults living with chronic breathlessness due to malignant and non-malignant diseases; Respiratory

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13121835
• Lead Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 8 July 2024
• Study Completion: 2028-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 246

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adults = 18 years of age
2. Chronic Breathlessness at rest and/or exertion
3. Chronic Breathlessness (CB) defined as breathlessness that persists (> 3 months) 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
4. Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnea score = 2 (MRC 2= short of breath when hurrying on the level or walking up a slight hill
5. Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
6. Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Breathlessness of unknown cause
2. Primary diagnosis of chronic hyperventilation syndrome
3. Currently participating in a rehabilitation programme e.g., pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation (patients that have completed PR > 4 weeks will be eligible).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified