The SENSOR Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The SENSOR study: A mixed-methods study of SElf management checks to predict exacerbatioNs of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients with long-term reSpiratORy conditions
IRAS ID
147742
Contact name
Anoop Chauhan
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Research summary
The World Health Organisation predicts that lung disease will be the World’s third largest killer in the future. This research project is looking to see whether the concept of a “home hospital” using the latest gadgets and iPad technology, can help patients stay well and out of hospital.
Portsmouth Hospitals Trust is collaborating with a UK Company who has developed a test to predict when people with lung diseases, such as; asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis, who regularly have chest infections, are about to become poorly with another infection – a form of early warning system. We hope that the test will eventually be able to be used by the patient at home daily, to help self-manage their condition. The test measures whether bacteria are present, in sputum, and in what quantity. This information can be used by the patient’s healthcare team to consider providing treatment earlier, thus controlling the infection sooner and reducing the patient’s symptoms so that they can stay at home rather than being regularly admitted to hospital.
Part of this “early warning system” that has been developed by the UK Company includes the daily measurement of a number of indicators of health. These are usually only measured in hospital or by a General Practitioner, but new devices have been made that are simple enough for everyone to use at home.
We will include 30 participants, with non-CF chronic respiratory conditions who will be asked to take daily measurements of their blood pressure, temperature, weight and how well their heart and lungs are working with easy-to-use devices. They will also measure their physically activity with an activity tracker and report their wellness and whether they have taken medication daily. Participants will also be asked to collect a sample of sputum and urine each morning. Taking the samples and measurements should only take between 5-15 minutes each day to carry out.
The sputum and urine will be tested at the hospital and will be recorded and analysed, so that the researchers can learn what happens well before a person with these conditions falls sick and needs hospitalisation.
REC name
South Central - Berkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/SC/1023
Date of REC Opinion
10 Jul 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion