Home Telehealth Follow-up After Hospital Discharge for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

Last updated: September 4, 2013
Sponsor: Catalan Agency for Health Information, Assessment and Quality
Overall Status: Trial Status Unknown

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01512992
RH_pilotCAT
EC Grant Agreement 250487
  • Ages > 40
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a complex telemedicine intervention as a part of an integrated care program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) discharged from the hospital after disease exacerbation. Will be evaluated whether the intervention produces benefits in terms of mortality, reduction in hospital readmissions and health-related quality of life. In addition, the trial evaluates the economical and organizational impact of the new service and examines its acceptability by patients and health professionals.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Exacerbation of COPD

  • Age > 40 years

  • Capability to use the devices provided

  • Willing to participate

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in a previous COPD home telehealth study

Study Design

Total Participants: 380
Study Start date:
April 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2013

Connect with a study center

  • Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol

    Badalona, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Capio Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor

    Barcelona, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

    Barcelona, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Plató

    Barcelona, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital de Mataró

    Mataró, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital de Mataró

    Mataró, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Parc Taulí

    Sabadell, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa

    Terrassa, Catalonia
    Spain

    Site Not Available

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