Home Exercise Program for Smokers' Lung Health
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing breathing exercises and aerobic exercise at home can improve lung function in people who smoke or used to smoke. Researchers want to see if this home-based program helps protect lung health and reduces breathing problems.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 50 years old
- You currently smoke and have smoked for at least 20 pack-years (roughly 1 pack per day for 20 years, or equivalent), OR you quit smoking within the last 15 years with a similar smoking history
- You speak, read, and understand English well enough to follow study directions
- You are able to follow instructions and perform exercise activities at home
- You do not have a history of lung cancer or current cancer treatment
- You have not had pneumonia, bronchitis, or a worsening of asthma or COPD in the past 6 months
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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