Monitoring vital signs in patients using long-term oxygen therapy

Impact of Remote Vital Signs Monitoring in People Using Long-term Oxygen Therapy : a Randomized Clinical Trial

Not applicable Interventional University of Sao Paulo General Hospital · NCT06882265

This study tests if using a wearable device to monitor vital signs can improve the quality of life for adults with COPD and interstitial lung disease who are on long-term oxygen therapy.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (São Paulo, São Paulo)
Trial IDNCT06882265 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the quality of life in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) who are on long-term oxygen therapy. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving continuous monitoring through a wearable device for 90 days, and the other receiving a standard pulse oximeter. Both groups will have their vital signs monitored via a mobile application to assess the impact of remote monitoring on their health outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with stable COPD or ILD who are on optimized drug therapy and long-term oxygen therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with other significant lung diseases or severe heart conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for patients on long-term oxygen therapy by providing better monitoring and management of their condition.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using remote monitoring for chronic respiratory conditions, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a clinical, radiological and/or anatomopathological diagnosis of COPD and ILD according to the 2020 ATS/JRS/ALAT guidelines;
* Age over 18 years;
* Clinical stability (absence of exacerbations or hospitalizations related to the underlying disease) for at least 6 weeks;
* Patients who are on optimized drug therapy, including long-term home oxygen therapy (LTOT)
* Have a smartphone compatible with the monitoring device;
* Signing of the ICF to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of other concomitant lung diseases;
* Myocardial infarction within four months prior to the start of the study, unstable angina or severe heart disease (NYHA functional class III-IV) and/or decompensated.
* Patients who received a lung transplant during the study
* Living outside the coverage area or moving out of state

Where this trial is running

São Paulo, São Paulo

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.
Conditions ILDCOPDQuality of lifeMonitoring remote
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 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.