Sarcoidosis
Conditions
Brief summary
Evaluate change of quality of life of sarcoiodosis patients over a six months using various quality of life instruments including a monthly smart phone app.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTQuality of Life
Quality of life instruments including King's Sarcoidosis Questionnaire (KSQ) and Sarcoidosis Assessment Tool (SAT)
Sponsors
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Albany Medical College
University of Cincinnati
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of sarcoidosis by established criteria. * Patient has completed pulmonary function tests (spirometry) as per standard of care at the enrollment visit. * Ability to understand and read English at least at a 7th grade level. * Have access to a computer, iPad, smart phone, or another electronic device that will support the on-line sarcoidosis assessment platform. * The subject is willing to wear a daily activity and sleep tracker wristband (Fitbit ™ wristband) for 6 months.
Exclusion criteria
• Life expectancy of \< 1 year.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| KSQ | 6 months | Change in KSQ |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 6 Months | Change in SAT |
| Visual Analog Scale (VAS) | 6 Months | Change in VAS |
| Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) | 6 months | Change in FVC percent predicted |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed