Can a smarter oxygen device help lung disease patients move more?
NCT ID NCT07512687
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a portable oxygen concentrator (a lightweight, battery-powered device) during walking or exercise helps people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) or COPD feel less breathless and be more active in their daily lives. Twenty-four participants will try two different oxygen delivery methods and no oxygen for two weeks each, while their steps and oxygen levels are tracked. The goal is to see if personalized oxygen equipment can make a real-world difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Portable Oxygen Concentrator (Inogen Rove 6)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that personalized oxygen delivery devices help people with chronic lung disease stay more active and feel better in daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Previous real-world studies have not shown clear benefits from ambulatory oxygen therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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