Illness Expectations in COPD

NCT06509308 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FDG 88-18
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates the impact of expectations on individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and aims to develop and validate a novel tool to assess these expectations. By understanding the role of expectations, healthcare providers can better tailor interventions and support for COPD patients, ultimately improving their quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Clinical Psychology; Rehabilitation Psychology; Chronic Illness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Expectations Questionnaire

  A questionnaire composed of 27 items, designed by us, asking the patient to assess their disease expectations for the next 3 months. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale, allowing for a nuanced evaluation of the patient's perceptions and expectations. Scores range from 27 to 189. A higher score indicates a worse illness perception. A questionnaire composed of 27 items, designed by us, asking the patient to assess their disease expectations for the next 3 months. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale, allowing for a nuanced evaluation of the patient's perceptions and expectations. Scores range from 27 to 189. A higher score indicates a worse illness perception.

  From October 2023 to January 2025

Secondary Outcomes (9)

• Socio-demographic variables

  From October 2023 to January 2025

• Body Mass Index

  From October 2023 to January 2025

• Medical data

  From October 2023 to January 2025

• Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire

  From October 2023 to January 2025

• Illness Cognition Questionnaire

  From October 2023 to January 2025

Interventions

Psychological Questionnaires OTHER

Patients will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires regarding disease expectations, cognitions, and representations of their health status. Additionally, sociodemographic data and clinical variables will be collected from medical records.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The patients involved in the study are from the cardio-respiratory rehabilitation department of the Don Gnocchi Foundation in Milan. They have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD, with the severity level specified according to guidelines (thus, patients with mild, moderate, severe, or very severe COPD are included). Both male and female patients of any age are admitted, provided they are adults. Patients may have other respiratory and non-respiratory conditions, as long as they are documented. Individuals who do not understand the Italian language or who exhibit psychiatric comorbidities or cognitive impairment cannot be included.

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosis of COPD confirmed by spirometry
• Adults
• Italian speakers
• Ability to complete the required tests
• Informed consent from the patient to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Non-Italian speakers
• Psychiatric comorbidities
• Cognitive impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus: lead

Study Sites (1)

Don Gnocchi Foundation

Milan, 20148, Italy

RECRUITING

Related Publications (5)

• Pagnini F. The potential role of illness expectations in the progression of medical diseases. BMC Psychol. 2019 Nov 8;7(1):70. doi: 10.1186/s40359-019-0346-4.

  PMID: 31703607 RESULT

• Rennard SI. COPD: overview of definitions, epidemiology, and factors influencing its development. Chest. 1998 Apr;113(4 Suppl):235S-241S. doi: 10.1378/chest.113.4_supplement.235s.

  PMID: 9552012 RESULT

• Kaptein AA, Scharloo M, Fischer MJ, Snoei L, Cameron LD, Sont JK, Rabe KF, Weinman J. Illness perceptions and COPD: an emerging field for COPD patient management. J Asthma. 2008 Oct;45(8):625-9. doi: 10.1080/02770900802127048.

  PMID: 18951252 RESULT

• Evers AW, Kraaimaat FW, van Lankveld W, Jongen PJ, Jacobs JW, Bijlsma JW. Beyond unfavorable thinking: the illness cognition questionnaire for chronic diseases. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2001 Dec;69(6):1026-36.

  PMID: 11777106 RESULT

• Broadbent E, Petrie KJ, Main J, Weinman J. The brief illness perception questionnaire. J Psychosom Res. 2006 Jun;60(6):631-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.10.020.

  PMID: 16731240 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Chronic Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Eleonora Volpato, PHD

CONTACT

3293782692; eleonora.volpato@unicatt.it

Eleonora Volpato

CONTACT

3293782692; eleonora.volpato@unicatt.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Clinical Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 6, 2024
• First Posted: July 19, 2024
• Study Start: October 30, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2023
• Study Completion: January 31, 2025
• Last Updated: July 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IT (1)