Can remote rehab help lung patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT06636487

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether home-based or video-supervised exercise programs are acceptable and helpful for people with chronic lung diseases like IPF, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, and other interstitial lung diseases. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: supervised group tele-rehabilitation, a self-guided home program with weekly coaching, or usual care. The main goals are to see if patients are willing to join, stick with the program, and show signs of improved symptoms and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pulmonary tele-rehabilitation and home-based pulmonary rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that remote rehab programs are a practical option for people with chronic lung diseases, improving breathing and daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (50 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all patients, and adherence could be low.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma bronchiectasis idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis interstitial lung disease sarcoidosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ASTHMA BRONCHIALE BRONCHIECTASIS IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS (IPF) INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES (ILD) SARCOIDOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Copenhagen University Center, Amager

Copenhagen, Greater Copenhagen, 2300, Denmark
Copenhagen University Center, Frederiksberg-Bispebjerg

Copenhagen, Greater Copenhagen, 2400, Denmark
Copenhagen University Center, Herlev-Gentofte

Gentofte Municipality, Greater Copenhagen, 2820, Denmark
Copenhagen University Center, Hillerød

Hillerød, Greater Copenhagen, 3400, Denmark
Copenhagen University Center, Hvidovre

Copenhagen, Greater Copenhagen, 2650, Denmark

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