Smartphone and fitbit data may forecast COPD attacks
NCT ID NCT06118632
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a smartphone app and a Fitbit can detect early warning signs of a COPD flare-up. Around 300 people with COPD will be monitored for three months after leaving the hospital. The goal is to see if remote measurements of vital signs and symptoms can predict a decline in health, potentially allowing doctors to intervene early and prevent hospital readmission.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Remote monitoring with a smartphone app and Fitbit device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could enable early intervention for COPD flare-ups, potentially reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test a treatment. The technology may not reliably predict exacerbations, and data quality or patient adherence could be challenges.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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