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Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinical trials and research

• 12Clinical trials
• 19NIH research projects
• 7Countries

Newest Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinical trials

All recruiting trials (12)

• Balance training after pulmonary rehab for COPD to help steadiness and reduce falls

  A COPD-focused balance training program called Sport4Steadiness is being tested to see if people with COPD will accept it and if the study processes work well.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Teesside University · Middlesbrough and 2 other locations · NCT07750821

• Adding Street Racket to outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation

  This project will test whether Street Racket, a simple group racket game, can be added to outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with chronic lung disease to make sessions more acceptable and engaging.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT07430943

• Health Haven: Comprehensive maintenance program for COPD in Lleida (NAPOLEON)

  This 12-month randomized trial will test whether a supervised, multidimensional maintenance pulmonary rehabilitation program helps adults with moderate to severe COPD keep symptom relief and quality-of-life gains after their initial rehab.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida · Lleida, Catalonia and 1 other locations · NCT07394712

• Inspiratory muscle training added to pulmonary rehabilitation for people with RA-related interstitial lung disease

  This project will test whether adding inspiratory muscle training to standard pulmonary rehabilitation helps people with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease breathe easier, walk farther, gain muscle strength, feel better psychologically, and change levels of certain long noncoding RNAs.

  Recruiting Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Istanbul, Turkey · NCT07320846

• Mindful-Breath program for people with COPD

  This program will test if a personalized Mindful-Breath telehealth and mindfulness approach helps adults aged 50–80 with COPD feel less stressed and become more active.

  Recruiting The University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT07195838

• ICU rehabilitation for adults on invasive mechanical ventilation

  This project will look at rehabilitation approaches used in ICUs worldwide to see if they relate to outcomes for adults who have been on invasive mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours.

  Recruiting Universita degli Studi di Genova · Genova, Italy · NCT07093125

• Comparing breathing muscle training methods for adults undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant

  This trial tests whether different inspiratory muscle training programs help improve breathing strength, reduce breathlessness and fatigue, and boost exercise ability in adults having a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

  Recruiting Istinye University · Istanbul, Zeytinburnu · NCT07061444

• How team organization affects patient experience in pulmonary rehabilitation in Türkiye

  This project will ask adults in Türkiye who completed pulmonary rehabilitation to see if different program team setups are linked to their satisfaction.

  Recruiting Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Istanbul, Üsküdar · NCT06998550

• Comparing yoga and physiotherapy for sarcoidosis treatment

  This study is testing whether yoga or traditional physiotherapy helps people with sarcoidosis improve their lung function and feel better overall.

  Recruiting Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Istanbul, Maltepe · NCT06848608

• Comparing chair-based and standard exercise programs for people with COPD

  This study is testing whether a chair-based exercise program is just as helpful as a standard exercise program for people with COPD who are starting pulmonary rehabilitation.

  Recruiting Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · Istanbul, Zeytinburnu · NCT06201299

• Comparing home-based and hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation for bronchiectasis

  This study is testing whether doing pulmonary rehabilitation at home or in the hospital is better for people with bronchiectasis to see which helps them breathe easier and feel better.

  Recruiting Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · Istanbul, Zeytinburnu · NCT03561818

• Pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with advanced lung cancer

  This study is testing whether a special exercise program can help people with advanced lung cancer breathe better, feel stronger, and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico · Mexico City, Mexico City · NCT02978521

NIH-funded research (19)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Pulmonary rehabilitation to reduce breathing problems after tuberculosis

  A program of guided exercise and breathing training to help adults who have recovered from TB breathe better and feel healthier.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11607184

• Pulmonary rehab to reduce breathing troubles after TB

  A program of pulmonary rehabilitation is being studied to help adults who have completed TB treatment avoid ongoing lung problems and improve daily breathing.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11607183

• Help for pulmonary rehab with peer support and patient stories

  This project will try phone-based peer support and short personal-story videos to help adults with COPD start and stay in pulmonary rehabilitation.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-11418809

• Pulmonary rehabilitation to reduce breathing problems after TB

  A program of supervised breathing and exercise therapy is tested to see if it helps people who have recovered from tuberculosis breathe better and feel better.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11418526

• Pulmonary rehabilitation to prevent post-TB lung problems

  This project offers and compares two home-based breathing and exercise programs for adults with TB to help prevent long-term lung problems after treatment.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11416182

• Pulmonary rehabilitation to prevent lung problems after tuberculosis

  Two home-based breathing and exercise programs are offered to adults being treated for tuberculosis to help protect lung health after treatment.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11415440

• Improving participation in home-based rehabilitation for COPD patients after hospital stays

  This study is looking at how to help people with COPD stick to their pulmonary rehab after being in the hospital by offering a home-based program with health coaching, making it easier for those who have trouble getting to traditional rehab centers.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Arizona · Scottsdale, United States · NIH-11237275

• Improving Lung Health for Rural Patients with COPD

  This project offers home-based pulmonary rehabilitation and health coaching to help people in rural areas manage their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Arizona · Scottsdale, United States · NIH-11227405

• Understanding how behavior affects home-based exercise programs for COPD patients

  This study is looking at how different behaviors can help make a home-based exercise program more effective for people with COPD, so they can stay active and improve their health with support from health coaches and regular check-ins.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11192956

• Video Telehealth pulmonary rehab to cut COPD readmissions

  A telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation program delivered by video is being tested to help people with COPD stay out of the hospital.

  NIH research University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, United States · NIH-11191546

• Mobile 1/2 Video Telehealth Pulmonary Rehab to Cut COPD Readmissions

  A remote pulmonary rehab program delivered via video aims to help people with COPD reduce hospital readmissions and improve daily living.

  NIH research University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, United States · NIH-11191541

• Peer support and patient stories to help people join pulmonary rehab

  This project sees whether pairing adults with COPD with trained peers and sharing real patient stories helps them start and stay in pulmonary rehabilitation.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-11179126

• Pulmonary rehabilitation to prevent lung problems after tuberculosis

  This project compares two home-based breathing and exercise programs given during TB treatment to help adults prevent long-term lung problems after pulmonary tuberculosis.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11167676

• Enhancing participation in pulmonary rehabilitation using peer support and storytelling

  This study is looking for ways to help people with COPD join and stick with pulmonary rehabilitation programs by connecting them with supportive peers who have been through the program and sharing inspiring stories through videos.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-11162562

• Improving lung health for people recovering from tuberculosis

  This study is looking at two different home exercise programs to help people who have finished tuberculosis treatment breathe better and feel healthier, while also making sure these programs are easy to use and affordable for everyone.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-10915401

• Using video telehealth for pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients

  This study is looking at how video calls can help people with COPD get the support they need for their lung health from home, making it easier for them to stick with their rehab program and stay out of the hospital.

  NIH research University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, United States · NIH-10908454

• Enhancing participation in pulmonary rehabilitation using peer support and storytelling

  This study is looking to help people with COPD join pulmonary rehabilitation programs by connecting them with supportive peers who have been through the program and sharing inspiring stories through videos, making it easier and more encouraging for them to participate.

  NIH research Baystate Medical Center, INC. · Springfield, United States · NIH-10908294

• Using video telehealth for pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients

  This study is looking at how video calls can help people with COPD do their rehabilitation exercises from home, making it easier for them to stay healthy and avoid going back to the hospital.

  NIH research University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, United States · NIH-10904998

• Improving adherence to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation through home-based programs and behavioral nudges

  This study is looking to help more people, especially those from lower-income backgrounds, join and stick with heart and lung rehab programs by using tools like a mobile app for support and options to do rehab at home, all while gathering feedback to make the experience better for everyone involved.

  NIH research Denver Health and Hospital Authority · Denver, United States · NIH-10453703

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Quick answers

How many Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinical trials are recruiting right now?

12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (6 trials), Hong Kong (1 trial), Switzerland (1 trial), Italy (1 trial), Mexico (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

How do I join one?

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