Digital support for chronic dyspnoea management in primary care: protocol for the BREATHE (Breathlessness Rapid Evaluation and Therapy) cluster randomised controlled trial

The study protocol has been approved by the University of New South Wales Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) (iRECS6645) and complies with the National Health and Medical Research Council ethical guidelines. Participating practices and each GP will provide written, informed consent. All patients being screened will provide electronic informed consent. Results of the study will be disseminated through various forums, including peer-reviewed publications and presentation at national and international conferences. Following the study, participating practices will be provided with a summary of the findings of the study, together with a full copy of any publications and a plain language statement for participants, which will be made available in the practice reception area.