Home rehab boosts COPD recovery adherence

NCT ID NCT04521608

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

Summary

This study tested whether a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program with health coaching helps people with COPD stay committed to rehab after leaving the hospital. 296 adults aged 40 and older who were hospitalized for a COPD flare-up took part. The home program used remote technology for exercises and symptom tracking, and was compared to standard center-based rehab. The goal was to see if more people completed rehab and felt better in their daily lives.

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 pulmonary rehabilitation with health coaching

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could make pulmonary rehab more accessible and improve quality of life for COPD patients after hospitalization.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study, so results are available but may not apply to all COPD patients. The home program requires confidence using the system, which may limit who can benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Health Partners Institute

    Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States