Smartwatch study aims to predict lung attacks before they happen

NCT ID NCT05655832

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a wearable sensor could help monitor Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and predict sudden worsening of symptoms, known as exacerbations. 77 people with COPD wore a device for 3 months that tracked things like heart rate, activity, and coughing. The goal was to see if this data could help doctors spot problems early. The study did not test a treatment, but rather explored if this technology could be useful for future care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lungenpraxis Dr. Franz / Dr. Weber

    Witten, Germany

  • Lungenzentrum Darmstadt GmbH

    Darmstadt, Germany

  • Lungenzentrum Frankfurt

    Frankfurt, Germany

  • Pneumologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Saarbrücken

    Saarbrücken, Germany

  • Pneumologische Praxis Wiesbaden

    Wiesbaden, Germany

  • Pneumologisches Studienzentrum München-West

    München, Germany

  • Praxis an der Oper

    Berlin, Germany

  • RespiRatio / Lungenpraxis

    Schleswig, Germany

  • Städtische Kliniken Darmstadt

    Darmstadt, Germany

  • Thoraxklinik Heidelberg gGmbH

    Heidelberg, Germany

  • ZERO Praxen

    Mannheim, Germany

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