Assessing exercise performance to predict COPD exacerbations

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients: Can Performance Predict Exacerbation?

Groupe Hospitalier du Havre · NCT05492149

This study is trying to see if tracking how well people with COPD can exercise during rehab can help predict when they might have breathing problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGroupe Hospitalier du Havre (other)
Locations1 site (Montivilliers, Groupe Hospitalier Du Havre)
Trial IDNCT05492149 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate whether changes in exercise performance during pulmonary rehabilitation can predict exacerbations in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). By monitoring patients' physical capacity throughout rehabilitation sessions, the study seeks to identify early signs of respiratory deterioration that may lead to exacerbations. The approach involves regular assessments of exercise capacity to establish a correlation between performance and exacerbation risk. This could enhance patient management and improve outcomes for those with COPD.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients diagnosed with COPD who are participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Not a fit: Patients who have not completed at least five sessions of the pulmonary rehabilitation program or have experienced an exacerbation in the previous month may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and prevention strategies for COPD exacerbations, enhancing patient quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using exercise performance to predict exacerbations is promising, it remains relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients
* COPD patients

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who not performed not at least 5 sessions of the pulmonary rehabilitation program
* Occurence of an adverse event that prevents further rehabilitation
* Exacerbation in the previous month

Where this trial is running

Montivilliers, Groupe Hospitalier Du Havre

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: COPD, COPD Exacerbation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.