Video Telehealth pulmonary rehab to cut COPD readmissions
Official title: 2/2 Video Telehealth Pulmonary Rehabilitation to Reduce Hospital Readmission in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Tele-COPD)
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11191546 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation program delivered by video is being tested to help people with COPD stay out of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $346,727 |
| NIH project number | 5U24HL155807-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11191546 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with COPD who have recently been hospitalized or are at high risk for readmission and have access to video-enabled devices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to reliable internet or devices, or those with conditions that prevent safe participation in rehab, may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project is exploring whether delivering pulmonary rehabilitation through video visits can reduce COPD-related hospital readmissions for patients in Alabama. By making rehab accessible remotely, it aims to overcome barriers like transportation and limited local PR centers. If successful, participants may experience better breathing, more energy, and improved daily functioning while staying healthier at home.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with COPD could have fewer hospital readmissions and a better quality of life through convenient, home-based rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: Prior evidence shows PR reduces admissions, but telehealth adoption and effectiveness in diverse communities is still being tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aban, Inmaculada — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Aban, Inmaculada
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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.