Remote rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Technical Validity and Clinical Feasibility of Using a Telerehabilitation System Using Advanced Telehealth Technologies

Observational ADIR Association · NCT05314686

This study is testing a new remote rehabilitation program to see if it helps people with COPD improve their health while exercising at home.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorADIR Association Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bois-Guillaume, ADIR Association)
Trial IDNCT05314686 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the technical validity and clinical feasibility of a telerehabilitation system for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study consists of two steps: the first assesses the accuracy of data transmitted from devices measuring oximetry and physical activity during exercise, while the second evaluates the practicality of using the telerehabilitation system in a home setting over an eight-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. Participants will undergo baseline cardiopulmonary exercise testing and will be trained to use the system before starting their rehabilitation. The study will recruit eligible participants in two phases, focusing on both technical and clinical aspects of the telerehabilitation approach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, GOLD stage II to IV, who are referred for pulmonary rehabilitation.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, unable to consent, or have specific contraindications to exercise training will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance access to pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD patients, allowing them to exercise safely at home.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telerehabilitation for chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age superior to eighteen years.
* Stable (\> four weeks) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, GOLD stage II to IV
* Referred to pulmonary rehabilitation (no contraindication to exercise training on a cycle ergometer).
* With or without oxygen during exercise.

Specific inclusion criteria for the first step of the study:

* Able to perform forty-five minutes of exercise training on a cycle ergometer.

Specific inclusion criteria for the second phase of the study:

* Person of legal age who may be present during home exercise sessions (relatives).

Non-inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or likely to be.
* Guardianship.
* Unable to consent.
* Referred to pulmonary rehabilitation before lung cancer surgery.
* Referred to pulmonary rehabilitation before lung volume reduction surgery scheduled in the next few months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Consent withdrawal

Where this trial is running

Bois-Guillaume, ADIR Association

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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePulmonary rehabilitationTelerehabilitationExercise
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.