Rural COPD patients get a lifeline: home-based lung rehab study launches
NCT ID NCT06847061
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to bring pulmonary rehabilitation—a proven treatment for COPD—to people living in rural areas who currently have no access to it. Researchers will test whether a home-based program can improve breathing, fatigue, and emotional well-being. About 306 adults aged 40 and older with COPD and living in rural communities will take part.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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