SUPPORT-T in Patients With Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis and Their Caregivers

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Conditions studied: Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease

In brief

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and accessibility of SUPPORT-T, a digitally delivered palliative care intervention for patients with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) and their caregivers. The intervention includes a 9-week digital application guided by a nurse interventionist and quarterly virtual support groups over one year. Participants will be recruited from rural South Carolina and urban New York City. The study compares SUPPORT-T to Enhanced Usual Care and aims to inform a future multi-site trial.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07269262

Run by

Medical University of South Carolina

People needed

170

Starts

2026-01-13

Expected to finish

2027-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-02

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Adults ≥18 years
• Confirmed diagnosis of PPF
• English or Spanish speaking
• Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
• adult, ≥ 18 years old
• Designated and identified by patient as providing most of the emotional, financial, and/or physical support (i.e., the individual most involved in care, does not have to live with patient)
• Able to speak and understand English.

Where it is running

• Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (enrolling)

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