At-home breathing rehab for COPD using phone or tablet
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing a low-intensity breathing and exercise program at home helps people with COPD. It uses a smartphone or tablet to guide you and collect progress information, aiming to improve health and daily functioning.
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Who can take part
- You are age 40 or older
- You have a COPD diagnosis confirmed by breathing test results (FEV1 under 80%)
- Your COPD is in specific symptom/exacerbation groups (GOLD B, C, or D)
- You can use a smartphone or tablet with internet to join the program
- You are able to do low-intensity exercise
- You can reliably attend follow-ups and be reached (not planning to move and able to be contacted)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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