NCT01520376

Brief Summary

This study will try to elucidate wheter the impact of a psychiatric intervention in patients hospitalized because an acute exacerbation of COPD and anxiety/depression and reconsulting at 1 and 6 month after discharge.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
169

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2011

Typical duration for not_applicable chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2011

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 25, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 27, 2012

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2013

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

July 6, 2018

Status Verified

July 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

January 25, 2012

Last Update Submit

July 5, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Efficacy of the intervention

    Counselling vs. usual care on re-hospitalizations

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Impact of diagnosis

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Counselling

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

People receiving a psychiatric evaluation after screening (HADS test \> 12 points) and revised at 1 and 6 months

Behavioral: Counselling

Usual care

NO INTERVENTION

People after screening (HADS test \> 12 points) and send to their primary care physician

Interventions

CounsellingBEHAVIORAL

Visit by a psychiatrist at day-30 and day-180 after discarge

Counselling

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Men and women of any ethnic group
  • Above 40 years old
  • Diagnose with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) according to the ATS/ERS guidelines
  • Acute exacerbation of COPD according to the following criteria:
  • a) Cyanosis b) Obnubilations or mental confusion d) Respiratory Rate above 25 per minute e) Failure of ambulatory treatment f) Co-morbidities that worsens respiratory condition g) Dyspnea

You may not qualify if:

  • Less than 6 months expectancy of life
  • Needing of mechanical ventilation
  • Severe cardiovascular disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Previous diagnosis of depression/anxiety

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fundacio Clinic Per la Recerca Biomèdica - Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, 08036, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveAnxiety DisordersDepression

Interventions

Counseling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Health ServicesBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesCommunity Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Arturo Huerta, MD

    Hospital Clinic of Barcelona

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Especialista Sènior

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 25, 2012

First Posted

January 27, 2012

Study Start

October 1, 2011

Primary Completion

October 1, 2013

Study Completion

April 1, 2014

Last Updated

July 6, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-07

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