Can education and reminders help with COPD fatigue?
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether educational materials and text message reminders can help reduce fatigue in people with COPD who have been hospitalized for at least 3 days. It aims to see if these simple tools can improve how you feel day to day.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD for at least the past year
- You have been hospitalized for at least 3 days
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You do not have chronic fatigue syndrome or severe heart failure
- You have not had surgery in the last 6 months
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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