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ISRCTN
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ISRCTN53887688
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
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Public title
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Randomised controlled trial of nurse-led breathlessness intervention to improve the management of breathlessness for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Scientific title
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Acronym
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N/A
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Serial number at source
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N0274135623
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Study hypothesis
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To evaluate the effectiveness of a non-pharmacological nurse intervention through a breathlessness service to improve the management of breathlessness for patients with COPD
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Lay summary
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Ethics approval
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Not provided at time of registration
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Study design
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Randomised controlled trial
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Countries of recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Disease/condition/study domain
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Respiratory: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Participants - inclusion criteria
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Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease whose therapy has been optimised and breathlessness remains a predominating symptom.
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Participants - exclusion criteria
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Not provided at time of registration
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Anticipated start date
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01/04/2004
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Anticipated end date
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01/10/2006
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Status of trial
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Completed |
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Patient information material
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Target number of participants
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Not provided at time of registration
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Interventions
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Men and women with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD, who are physically able to access and attend the clinic on a regular basis will be randomised to attend either the nurse run breathlessness clinic or continue with routine care from a respiratory specialist nurse. The intervention will consist of goal setting, a range of strategies to manage breathing control, psychosocial support, and relaxation techniques.
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Primary outcome measure(s)
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1. Dyspnoea and emotional function as measured by the results of self reported Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ-SR). This measures dyspnoea, fatigue, emotional function and mastery.
2. Functional exercise capacity as measured by the six-minute shuttle walk.
3. Borg scores and Oxygen saturation will also be recorded.
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Secondary outcome measure(s)
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Additional GP and hospital attendance and hospital admissions.
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Sources of funding
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West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
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Trial website
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Publications
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Contact name
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Mrs
L
Pearce
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Address
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West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust
Hardwick Lane
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City/town
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Bury St Edmunds
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Zip/Postcode
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IP33 2QZ
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Sponsor
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Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
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Address
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The Department of Health,
Richmond House,
79 Whitehall
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City/town
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London
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Zip/Postcode
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SW1A 2NL
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44 (0)20 7307 2622
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Email
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dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
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Sponsor website:
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http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en
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Date applied
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30/09/2004
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Last edited
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13/04/2011
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Date ISRCTN assigned
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30/09/2004
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