Plain-English translation of NCT06046547 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether adding palliative care education — which focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and planning for the future — to standard pulmonary rehabilitation (a supervised exercise and education program for lung disease) helps both patients and their caregivers. Some participants will receive the standard rehabilitation program, while others will receive the same program plus education about comfort-focused care. Researchers want to see if this combined approach improves understanding, reduces anxiety, and helps people and their caregivers feel more prepared.
People with chronic lung diseases like COPD and interstitial lung disease often have serious questions and concerns about their future, symptom management, and quality of life — but these topics are rarely discussed in standard rehabilitation programs. Caregivers also feel unprepared and unsupported. This study exists to find out whether adding comfort-focused education to rehabilitation can fill this gap and better support both patients and the people who care for them.
You will attend a rehabilitation program at the hospital's outpatient unit twice per week. Half of participants will receive standard rehabilitation with supervised exercise and education about lung disease. The other half will receive the same program plus additional education sessions about comfort-focused care, planning ahead, and managing symptoms. You'll complete questionnaires at the start, after the program ends, and a few months later to measure changes in your knowledge, quality of life, and how you feel about your care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
Portugal