NCT07353034

Functional Social Support in COPD Self-Management

Examining the Role of Functional Social Support Subtypes for Self-Management Capacity Among Individuals With COPD

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 111 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This observational study aims to examine how different types of functional social support (emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction) predict self-management capacity among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study includes a quantitative cross-sectional survey and qualitative semi-structured interviews (N=20) to explore barriers and facilitators to adequate social support. Findings will inform the development of targeted self-management interventions for COPD patients.

Conditions

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-26
• Primary completion: 2026-06-30
• Completion: 2026-06-30
• First posted: 2026-01-20
• Last updated: 2026-01-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States