Feasibility and Acceptability of A Mobile Application "SUPPORT-T" to increase access to Palliative Care in patients with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) and their Caregivers.

Date Added
September 10th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00146761
Researcher
Kathleen Lindell

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Keywords
Education, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Summary

The goal of this research study is to explore and evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a 8-week, nurse-led Palliative Care program (SUPPORT-T) delivered over the internet to help educate and support individuals with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PFF) and their caregivers. In this study, we will enroll 80 PFF patients and 80 careparnters (total N=160 participants) who will then either receive the online SUPPORT-T program or enhanced usual care (educational handouts). At the end of the study, 15 PFF patients and caregivers who received SUPPORT-T and 5 community partners will take part in one-on-one interviews with the researchers to provide their feedback on the program; so as to improve it for a larger study. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina in South Carolina and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Chris Pittman
843-792-3512
pittmama@musc.edu



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