Smart home tech could help lung patients breathe easier at home
NCT ID NCT06601790
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a smart home system for people with interstitial lung disease, a condition that makes breathing difficult. Participants use home devices to track their health and do exercises, with the goal of improving symptoms and reducing hospital visits. The study compares those who start the system right away to those who wait three months, measuring changes in breathing, mood, and overall well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Smart Homespital system (behavioral intervention with home monitoring and exercise)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this system could help people with interstitial lung disease manage their condition from home, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 83 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The system relies on patients using the equipment correctly, and it may not work for those with severe limitations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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