Virtual rehabilitation 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 pilot study investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of a digital pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Southwest Finland. It aims to assess patient adherence, lung function, exercise capacity, quality of life, and the program's impact on healthcare utilization over a 12-week period, with follow-up assessments at 16 and 26 weeks. The program includes tailored exercise routines and nutritional counseling, addressing barriers to traditional rehabilitation methods exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Participation in the remote rehabilitation program for COPD patients, fulfilling criteria 1a, 1b and 1c 1a Documented COPD diagnosis (ICD 10 code J44) 1b Expected survival \> 1 year 1c Sufficient technical and language skills for safe participation in the program
2. Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe comorbidities with expected survival of less than 1 year
* Clinical suspicion that remote rehabilitation may be unsafe.

Where it's running

• Turku University Hospital
  Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland Recruiting
• Turku University Hospital
  Turku, Finland Not yet 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.