Pre-transplant Health Coaching to Improve Patient-Reported Outcomes in Lung Transplant Candidates

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a phone call ≤ 30 minute per session, 12-session, weekly individual health-coaching intervention, completed over 12-16 weeks in adults on the lung transplant waiting list versus usual transplant care.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults, ≥ 18 years of age.
  • Waitlist active, temporarily inactive, and deferred adult lung transplant candidates from Mayo Clinic Florida; Mayo Clinic Rochester; or UW Medicine.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children < 18 years old.
  • Patients who are non-verbal, non-English speakers, or extremely hard-of-hearing.

 

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cassie Kennedy, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cassandra Zell M.A.

(507) 266-7765

Zell.Cassandra@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cassie Kennedy, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Pulmonary Clinical Research Unit

(800) 753-1606

PCRUE18@mayo.edu

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Publications

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