Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for COPD patients
Effectiveness of a Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in COPD Patients
This study tests a new home-based program to help people with COPD improve their breathing and quality of life compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, EPE Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Matosinhos, Porto) |
| Trial ID | NCT05315505 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study develops and tests a new home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program specifically designed for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The program consists of two phases: an initial 8-week respiratory rehabilitation followed by a maintenance phase. Participants will receive tailored interventions aimed at improving their respiratory function and overall quality of life. The effectiveness of this program will be evaluated against usual care practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with COPD characterized as B or E according to GOLD criteria who reside in the study area.
Not a fit: Patients who have participated in a pulmonary rehabilitation program in the past six months or have unstable comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the respiratory health and quality of life for COPD patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * COPD diagnose with B or E characterization according to GOLD criteria; * Residence in the area covered by the institution where the study is carried out Exclusion Criteria: * Frequency of a PR programme in the previous six months * COPD exacerbation for less than one week; * Presence of unstable comorbidities (List of predetermined diagnoses that constitute absolute exclusion criteria); * Presence of comorbidities that constitute relative exclusion criteria through a medical evaluation. * Score of the Clinical Frailty Scale 2.0 above six or above five in case of not having a responsible caregiver and living alone * SpO2 below 85% in the 6-minute walk test
Where this trial is running
Matosinhos, Porto
- Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos — Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Liliana Silva, MSc — Matosinhos Local Health Unit
- Study coordinator: Liliana Silva, MSc
- Email: enf.lilianasilva@gmail.com
- Phone: +351917556931
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.