A web-based program to help people with chronic lung and heart diseases increase their physical activity.
Official title: Mindful Steps: A Web-Based Mind-Body Exercise Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Chronic Cardiopulmonary Disease
Funded at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NIH-10920440 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a fun online exercise program that helps people with chronic lung and heart conditions, like COPD and heart failure, get more active by using a step tracker and personalized goals to make moving easier and more enjoyable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $800,867 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AT012166-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920440 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure who struggle with physical activity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute cardiopulmonary conditions or those who are unable to engage in any form of physical activity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a web-based mind-body exercise program aimed at increasing physical activity among patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases like COPD and heart failure. The program combines motivational and educational content with a wearable step tracker to set personalized activity goals. By leveraging technology, it seeks to address the common issue of sedentary behavior in these patients, ultimately improving their exercise capacity and quality of life. The intervention is designed to be accessible and engaging, promoting long-term adherence to physical activity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the physical activity levels and overall health of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with similar technology-mediated interventions for increasing physical activity in chronic disease populations.
Where this research is happening
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yeh, Gloria Y — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Yeh, Gloria Y
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.