NCT02135744

Brief Summary

Hospital readmissions for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) pose burdens to the healthcare system and patients. The aim of this study was to determine whether a screening and educational tool, administered prior to discharge, would result in a decrease in the rate of hospital readmissions.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
172

participants targeted

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

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2010

Longer than P75 for not_applicable chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2010

Completed
3.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2013

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 8, 2014

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 12, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

January 18, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3.2 years

First QC Date

May 8, 2014

Last Update Submit

January 17, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseCOPDReadmissions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • 30 day readmission rate

    Time until readmission or ER visit, 30 days

    30 days

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Group of patients undergo standard care as determined by the primary inpatient team

Bundle

EXPERIMENTAL

Group of patients that receive the screening and educational tool

Behavioral: Bundle tool

Interventions

Bundle toolBEHAVIORAL

Tool consists of 1. screening measures to identify the presence of various risk factors for COPD exacerbations and 2. Educational components for the disease of COPD.

Bundle

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • diagnosis of COPD with the presence of an AECOPD
  • Age \> 40
  • Current or ex-smoker with history of at least 20 pack-years

You may not qualify if:

  • Past history of asthma, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, presence of airway hardware (e.g. tracheal stents or tracheotomy), lung cancer, any other cancer with a life expectancy of less than 1 year
  • Presence of a language barrier
  • Residence in a nursing home
  • Intensive care unit stay during the current admission
  • Delirium or dementia.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Henry Ford Health System

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Jennings JH, Thavarajah K, Mendez MP, Eichenhorn M, Kvale P, Yessayan L. Predischarge bundle for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD to reduce readmissions and ED visits: a randomized controlled trial. Chest. 2015 May;147(5):1227-1234. doi: 10.1378/chest.14-1123.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Staff Physician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2014

First Posted

May 12, 2014

Study Start

February 1, 2010

Primary Completion

April 1, 2013

Study Completion

April 1, 2013

Last Updated

January 18, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

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