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New treatment option for Copd
Official title Telehealth and Onsite Maintenance Exercise in Chronic Lung Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06304207
What this study is testing
What is Onsite Maintenance Exercise Training?
Onsite Maintenance Exercise Training is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for copd.
Also referred to as Onsite Maintenance Pulmonary Rehab.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to compare telehealth and onsite supervised maintenance exercise program for adults with Chronic Lung Disease. The specific aims of the study are: To compare 8-week supervised maintenance program delivered onsite and via tele-rehab with no maintenance for patients with Chronic Lung Disease following discharge from traditional exercise or physical therapy or onsite outpatient rehabilitation programs on clinical outcomes (dyspnea, exercise capacity, physical function, physical activity, and quality of life) at 8 weeks and 4-months post-intervention.
- This is a blinded study.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- All adult patients 40 years and older with physician diagnosed Chronic Lung Disease within 2 months of discharge following completion of a...
- Able to walk independently with or without mobility devices
- Able to complete a six-minute walk test at discharge with or without supplemental oxygen maintaining an oxygen saturation at or above 85%
- Able to follow commands and instructions in the English language
- Have ability to connect to the internet
You likely can't join if
- Those with significant mobility limitations such as those with a history of stroke, neurological comorbidities such as Parkinson's disease or...
- Patients who primarily rely on a wheelchair for mobility
- Patients with or without supplemental oxygen who are unable to complete a walking test without a drop in oxygen saturation to below 85% at discharge...
- Patients with baseline hemodynamic compromise, unstable angina, a recent myocardial infarction within a week, uncontrollable atrial fibrillation not...
- Inability to communicate in the English language
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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