New home rehab could transform COPD care

NCT ID NCT04820257

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for people with COPD. Participants will follow video-guided exercises, track their daily steps, and receive weekly health coaching. The goal is to improve quality of life, reduce breathlessness, and encourage a more active lifestyle. The trial plans to enroll 80 adults aged 40 and older with moderate to severe COPD.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Home-based exercise program with video guidance, step monitoring, and health coaching
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, accessible way for COPD patients to improve their breathing and daily activity without traveling to a clinic.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on motivation and technology access, which may limit its effectiveness for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska Institutet

Stockholm, Sweden

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