Telehealth for lung disease from connective tissue disease in rural NY
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual doctor visits (telehealth) can improve care for people with connective tissue disease-related lung scarring who live in rural areas of northern New York. It aims to make it easier to see specialists without long travel.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of a connective tissue disease with lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) that was diagnosed at least 1 year ago.
- You live full-time in one of these New York counties: St. Lawrence, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Hamilton, Clinton, or Essex.
- You have a doctor or medical records at St. Lawrence Health (SLH) or have seen an SLH doctor in the past 2 years.
- You are able and willing to do breathing tests and lab work at a local clinic as needed.
- You are not currently getting treatment from a lung specialist at a large academic medical center.
- If you are a woman who can become pregnant, you agree to use effective birth control during the study.
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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