Can rehab at home beat the clinic for COPD patients?
NCT ID NCT03453606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doing breathing and exercise training at home works as well as doing it at a rehab center for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The goal was to see if home rehab could improve exercise tolerance just as much, while also being cheaper and more convenient. The study planned to include 188 adults with moderate to severe COPD, but it was stopped early, so the full results are not available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
respiratory rehabilitation (home-based or center-based)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that home-based rehabilitation is as effective as center-based care, offering a more convenient and cost-effective option for COPD patients.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. Home-based rehab may not provide the same supervision or equipment as center-based programs, potentially affecting outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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CH Victor Provot, Roubaix
Roubaix, France
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CH de Béthune
Béthune, France
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CH de Loos
Loos, France
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CH de Tourcoing
Tourcoing, France
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CH de Wattrelos
Wattrelos, France
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Centre hospitalier de béthune
Béthune, France
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Hôpital Calmette, CHU
Lille, France