Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Tele-pulmonary rehab after COPD hospitalization

Official title: The Effectiveness of Tele-pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) After Hospitalization for Acute Exacerbation

Run by North District Hospital · NCT07762157 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A tele-rehabilitation program is being tested to see if it helps people with COPD recover after being hospitalized for an acute exacerbation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorNorth District Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsMarch 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07762157 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with COPD who were recently hospitalized for an acute exacerbation and have access to a private device and internet.

Probably not a fit

Patients with unstable medical conditions, major musculoskeletal/neurological/psychiatric or cognitive disorders, or those unwilling to participate may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This trial evaluates a tele-pulmonary rehabilitation program for adults with COPD who were recently hospitalized for an acute exacerbation. The intervention uses remote, technology-enabled exercises and education to support physical conditioning and self-management. The study aims to determine benefits on health status and possibly reduce hospital readmissions compared with usual care. Participants must have access to a private device and internet and be able to participate in the program. The trial is conducted at North District Hospital in Hong Kong and is led by the hospital, with no listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improvements in symptoms, physical function, and quality of life, with possible reductions in future hospitalizations.

How similar studies have gone: Tele-rehabilitation and home-based COPD programs have shown benefits in various settings, supporting the potential effectiveness of this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinically diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (therefore, with or without confirmation by previous spirometry), no limitation on GOLD stage for participants with previous spirometry; AND
* Aged 18 or above, without limitation on sex, smoking history and medications using; AND
* Able to participate in the scheduled pulmonary rehabilitation program; AND
* Owning private electronic devices and Internet connection at

Exclusion Criteria:

* With unstable medical conditions; OR
* With major musculo-skeletal, neurological, psychiatric or cognitive disorders; OR
* Refusal on clinical study.

Where it's running

  • North District Hospital
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.