Smart home tech could ease COPD care
NCT ID NCT06601777
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a smart hospital system that lets people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) monitor their health at home using medical devices. Participants either start using the system right away or after a 3-month wait. The goal is to see if the system improves breathing symptoms, quality of life, and is safe and cost-effective. The trial involves 196 adults with COPD and follows them for 9 months.
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 smart home system could help COPD patients manage their condition from home, reducing hospital visits and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (196 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to all COPD patients. The system requires patient engagement and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Severance Hospital
Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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