Improving participation in home-based rehabilitation for COPD patients after hospital stays
Official title: Increasing Adherence to Pulmonary Rehabilitation after COPD-related Hospitalizations (Transfer)
Funded at Mayo Clinic Arizona · NIH-11237275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $342,708 |
| NIH project number | 7R33HL142933-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11237275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with COPD who have recently been hospitalized and face challenges attending traditional rehabilitation programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with mild COPD who do not require rehabilitation or those who are unable to participate in home-based programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) following hospitalizations. It addresses the common barriers that prevent patients from attending traditional center-based PR programs, particularly the challenges of transportation for frail individuals. By implementing a home-based, unsupervised PR model combined with health coaching, the study aims to promote behavior change and improve patient outcomes. The goal is to reduce hospital readmissions and enhance the quality of life for COPD patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of COPD patients who participate in rehabilitation programs, leading to better health outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that home-based pulmonary rehabilitation can be safe and effective, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Benzo, Roberto Pablo — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Benzo, Roberto Pablo
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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.