Improving rehabilitation for patients with COPD in community settings
Rehabilitation in Safety-Net Environments (RISE) for COPD
This study is testing a 10-week program called COPD Wellness to help people with moderate-to-severe COPD in low-resource areas get better access to exercise, support, and self-management tools, making it easier for them to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141059 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in low-resource healthcare environments. It involves a 10-week community-based program called COPD Wellness, which incorporates exercise training, self-management, and peer support to help patients manage their condition effectively. The program is designed to overcome barriers to participation and adherence, particularly for those facing socio-environmental challenges. By adapting existing support systems to meet the specific needs of older patients with COPD, the research aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with moderate-to-severe COPD, particularly those from low-income or low health literacy backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients with mild COPD or those who do not face barriers to accessing rehabilitation services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and well-being of patients with COPD by making rehabilitation more accessible and effective.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based rehabilitation programs can effectively improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thakur, Neeta — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Thakur, Neeta
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 below.