Palliative Care and Quality of Life in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Conditions studied: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Depression, Anxiety, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety Depression

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of adding a palliative care intervention for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to current standard of care. Palliative care is comprehensive, coordinated interdisciplinary care for patients and families facing a potentially life-threatening illness. This consists of specially trained teams of professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains that provide care and support in inpatient and outpatient settings. While the specific assistance and support provided by the Palliative Care Service depends on individual patient and family needs and preferences, it may include: 1. Pain and symptom management 2. Psychosocial and spiritual support 3. Assistance with treatment choices 4. Help in planning for care in the community

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03981406

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

22

Starts

2017-09-15

Expected to finish

2019-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• IPF as diagnosed by chest CT or lung biopsy, and documented by a pulmonologist in the patient's medical record
• Capacity to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Documented malignancy that would impact mortality within the study enrollment period
• Inability to pay for palliative care visit, insurance or personally.

Where it is running

• University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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