What is this study trying to find out about COPD?

This study is investigating whether a physical activity coaching program delivered through an eHealth platform can improve activity levels and health outcomes during and after pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD. It aims to see if personalized support can help patients stay more active and improve their well-being. The study is sponsored by Instituto Politécnico de Leiria.

Who may be eligible for this COPD clinical trial?

Adults aged 40 years or older with a stable COPD diagnosis and currently enrolled in pulmonary rehabilitation may be eligible. Participants must have a smartphone with internet access and be able to provide informed consent. People in other behavior programs or with certain health conditions may not qualify. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this COPD clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the study interventions and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel expenses to attend visits may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants should plan accordingly for any travel-related costs.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 40Years +

All Genders

ID06732869

PACE - Physical Activity in COPD Using E-Health Effectiveness of a Personalized eHealth Platform Integrated Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation to Increase Physical Activity in Patients With COPD - a Randomized Controlled Trial

Led by Instituto Politécnico de Leiria · Updated on 2024-12-13

Participants Needed

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of a physical activity coaching intervention delivered through an eHealth platform to improve physical activity levels and health outcomes in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. This randomized controlled trial includes patients who are clinically stable with COPD and enrolled in a pulmonary rehabilitation program. The study aims to assess whether this coaching approach can enhance patients activity during and after the rehabilitation period. All participants will attend a 10-week pulmonary rehabilitation program consisting of 20 sessions, including exercise training, educational sessions, and counseling on topics like medication, smoking cessation, and nutrition. At the midpoint week 5 of the program, the experimental group will start receiving a personalized physical activity coaching intervention via an eHealth platform, which includes a mobile app and web app for healthcare professionals. This coaching, continuing for 6 months after rehabilitation ends, involves weekly goal setting through phone calls, personalized notifications, and support to overcome barriers to physical activity. Participants will be assessed at multiple points the start, midpoint, and end of the pulmonary rehabilitation program, and again at 3 and 6 months after its completion. Researchers will monitor daily step counts using accelerometers and evaluate exercise capacity, breathlessness, fatigue, symptom impact, quality of life, and self-efficacy for physical activity. The study includes ongoing tracking of progress and health outcomes to better understand the long-term effects of the coaching intervention.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Effectiveness of a Physical ACtivity Coaching Intervention Using E-Health for COPD Patients in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Who Can Participate

Age: 40Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Age over 40 years old
Diagnosis of COPD according to GOLD criteria and clinically stable with no recent exacerbations in the past month
Currently enrolled in a pulmonary rehabilitation program
Own a smartphone with internet access
Able to understand and provide informed consent

You will not qualify if you...

Participating simultaneously in another behavioral modification program
Having any clinical condition that prevents participation in a physical activity intervention, such as severe musculoskeletal or neurological disorders or unstable cardiovascular disease
Having another primary respiratory disease
History of recent cancer or neoplasia in the past year, including treatment

Research Team

Sofia Flora, PT, MSc

Joana Cruz, PT, PhD

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