Online mental health support for COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a digital mental health program (called EmoEase) delivered through WeChat. It aims to see if it improves mood and quality of life in people with COPD, making it easier to manage the condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 35 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or your breathing test shows signs of it.
- You can read and type, and you have a smartphone that you know how to use.
- You are comfortable using WeChat and its mini-programs.
- You can set aside about 1 hour each week for 8 weeks to do self-help mental exercises.
- You are willing to attend three check-ins (two in person, one online) over about 4 months and complete surveys.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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