Clinical Trial

The Effectiveness of an Innovative Inhalation Training Device in Improving Medication Accuracy, Dyspnea, and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Study acronym: pMDII
Not Yet Recruiting
View on ClinicalTrials.gov →
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative inhaler training device, "Golden Rhino" (pMDI Practice Tool), in improving inhalation technique accuracy, dyspnea severity, and quality of life among elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The device integrates a weighted valve and musical cues to guide patients in synchronizing their breath with proper pMDI inhalation technique. Participants will be randomly assigned to either standard nursing guidance or nursing guidance plus device-based training. Outcome measures include pMDI usage accuracy, dyspnea severity, and EQ-5D quality of life scores at baseline and follow-up.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07305649
Lead Sponsor Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Enrollment 82 participants
Start Date 2025-12-19
Primary Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-26