Home-based exercise program for COPD patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of long-term, interactive home-based cycle exercise on patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) following a hospital admission due to exacerbation. Participants will use a pedal-exerciser at home while receiving visual feedback through the 4Mvideo app, which simulates a real-life cycling experience. The study aims to assess improvements in walking distance, COPD symptoms, health-related quality of life, and overall daily activity levels compared to a control group. The hypothesis is that this home-based approach will enhance adherence to exercise and maintain the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults at age \> 18 years old
* Hospital admission with COPD exacerbation with pre-existing COPD diagnosis
* Citizens of Aalborg Municipality
* Able to provide informed consent
* Accepting of referral to rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Terminal illness
* Unstable heart disease, i.e., ischemic heart disease, cardiac rhythm disorders
* Other conditions preventing participating in cycle exercise, e.g., amputation, regimens or earlier or upcoming surgeries preventing seated position, blindness
* Inability to understand basic Danish oral and written information or giving informed consent.

Where it's running

• Aalborg University Hospital
  Aalborg, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anna L Stoustrup, MSc — a.stoustrup@rn.dk
• Study coordinator: Anna L Stoustrup, MSc
• Email: a.stoustrup@rn.dk
• Phone: +45 52505879

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.