Telehealth program aims to boost quality of life for veterans with lung and sleep disorders

NCT ID NCT06390345

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a 12-month telehealth program that combines healthy eating, exercise coaching, and remote pulmonary rehab for 400 overweight veterans with both COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. Participants use a Fitbit and app to track progress, with the goal of improving physical function and quality of life. The program is delivered entirely at home, making it accessible for those who cannot easily travel to a clinic.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: telehealth lifestyle and exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical, home-based way to improve physical function and quality of life for people with both COPD and sleep apnea.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on feasibility and quality-of-life measures, not a cure. Results may not apply to non-veteran populations, and the intervention requires sustained effort from participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Obesity obesity disorder obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boise VA Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
RECRUITING

Spokane, Washington, 99205, United States
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States

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