Dyspnea and Psychosocial Effects of Hand Fan Application in COPD Patients
NCT ID: NCT06857422
Last Updated: 2025-09-18
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
59 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-02-28
2025-09-14
Brief Summary
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Patients will be randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The experimental group will receive a hand fan and use it for 10 minutes daily for six weeks, while the control group will receive standard care. Dyspnea, illness perception, anxiety, and depression will be assessed using the Visual Dyspnea Scale, Illness Perception Questionnaire, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at baseline and after six weeks.
Data will be analyzed using statistical software. This study is expected to contribute to the literature by evaluating a non-pharmacological intervention for COPD-related dyspnea and psychological outcomes.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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Experimental group
hand fan application
Hand Fan Application
Participants in the experimental group will be instructed to use a hand fan to cool their face for 10 minutes each day for a period of 6 weeks. The fan should be held approximately 15 cm from the face, focusing on the middle area. This intervention aims to alleviate symptoms of dyspnea and improve psychological well-being, including anxiety, depression, and illness perception. The participants will receive daily reminders to ensure consistent application of the intervention.
Control group
standard care
Standard Care for COPD Patients
Participants in the control group will receive standard care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This includes routine management and treatment as prescribed by their healthcare providers, such as medication and lifestyle recommendations. They will not be instructed to use a hand fan or any other cooling device during the study period. The control group will continue their regular care without any additional interventions from the research team.
Interventions
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Hand Fan Application
Participants in the experimental group will be instructed to use a hand fan to cool their face for 10 minutes each day for a period of 6 weeks. The fan should be held approximately 15 cm from the face, focusing on the middle area. This intervention aims to alleviate symptoms of dyspnea and improve psychological well-being, including anxiety, depression, and illness perception. The participants will receive daily reminders to ensure consistent application of the intervention.
Standard Care for COPD Patients
Participants in the control group will receive standard care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This includes routine management and treatment as prescribed by their healthcare providers, such as medication and lifestyle recommendations. They will not be instructed to use a hand fan or any other cooling device during the study period. The control group will continue their regular care without any additional interventions from the research team.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* No communication problems
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Ardahan University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Derya ŞİMŞEKLİ
Ardahan, Ardahan, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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ArdahanU-Simsekli-DS-04
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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