NCT04416295.

Study name	Selfcare MAnagement InteRvenTion in COPD (SMART COPD)
Methods	Single‐cent r e RCT with 6 and 12 months ' follow‐up Aim: to eval u ate a digital support and communication platform for COPD patients
Participants	People with diagnosed COPD
Interventions	LifePod: LifePod consists of a web‐based E‐health platform with 2 interfaces ‐ 1 medical for healthcare professionals and 1 patient interface. Patients can enter symptom parameters and vital parameters such as breathing and mucus status, weight, activity, medication, a nd other disease‐specific values. Several different validated questionnaires are sent regularly to the patient to obtain information about the patient's mood and activity. The platform contains a chat function between healthcare professionals and patients. A unique health profile is created in which patient s self‐report their health. P atient s receive direct feedback through the web application if they are within the interval given for the individual. Medical interfaces are designed so that patients are automatically placed in a priority order where by the person outside the given range is given top priority
Outcomes	mMRC, CAT, VAS, EQ‐5D, ho s pitalisations, lengt h of stay, healthcare visits
Starting date	Starting date: Augu s t 2019; estimated completion date: April 2021
Contact information	Sofia Gerwards ; sofia.gerward@med.lu.se
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