New program aims to get lung patients moving again after hospital stay
NCT ID NCT07663955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called SHAPE that combines physical activity and nutrition advice for older adults after they leave the hospital for a severe flare-up of chronic lung disease. The goal is to reduce frailty and muscle loss, and improve recovery. About 90 participants will be assigned to either the SHAPE program or usual care, and their progress will be tracked for 4 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- adapted physical activity and nutrition program (SHAPE program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could become a standard way to help older adults regain strength and independence after a hospital stay for chronic lung disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants. The program may not be effective for everyone, and results may not apply to all patients with chronic lung disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Respiratory Department. Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
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