Breathe easy: new study tests air quality alerts for safer outdoor exercise

NCT ID NCT07500948

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Leicester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving people with heart or lung conditions real-time air pollution data helps them exercise outdoors more safely. 80 participants will use a smartphone platform that tracks their walking and local air quality. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pollution exposure during exercise and is easy for patients to use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Progressive walking exercise programme with real-time air pollution monitoring via an online platform
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that giving patients real-time air quality info helps them exercise more safely and effectively, potentially improving rehab outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 80 participants. It may not prove any health benefits, and the technology might be too complex for some patients to use regularly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma cardiovascular disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset coronary artery disorder heart failure interstitial lung disease Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASTHMA CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE COPD

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