Inhaler Technique Training

NCT ID: NCT02283008

Last Updated: 2014-11-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-12-31

Brief Summary

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The evidence for poor inhaler technique is both well established and observed worldwide. What is unclear from the evidence is why individuals demonstrate poor technique, despite the majority admitting to having previously had instruction on inhaler technique. The primary research question is 'Will there be a difference between post education inhaler technique scores when comparing structured education against informal education?'

To try and establish why individuals use inhalers incorrectly a semi structured interview is proposed

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Standard care

This arm will receive standard care which involves informal education on how to use metered dose inhalers

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Structured education

This arm will receive structured education on the use of inhalers. At 6 weeks post education inhaler technique will be re-assessed. Participants who fail to achieve a set level of competence may be chosen for semi structured interview.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Assessment of inhaler technique on day one. Education package and training on inhaler use at week 2. Final assessment to establish maintenance of inhaler competence at week 8

Interventions

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Assessment of inhaler technique pre and 6 weeks post training

Assessment of inhaler technique on day one. Education package and training on inhaler use at week 2. Final assessment to establish maintenance of inhaler competence at week 8

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion criteria will be anybody whose regular treatment requires inhaled medication. They will be included regardless of age, disease, inhaler device used or cognition.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The only exclusion criteria will be if a willing participant is not on an inhaler of any type.
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Steven Hickey

Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

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IRAS Project ID: 153018

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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