Can a smartphone app keep COPD patients moving after rehab?
NCT ID NCT05006560
First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested a 12-week internet-based program for people with COPD after they finished inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. The program included activity tracking, online exercises, learning modules, and therapist support. Researchers wanted to see if patients and therapists found the program acceptable and practical, not whether it improved health outcomes.
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Locations
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Klinik Bad Reichenhall der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Bayern Süd
Bad Reichenhall, Germany
What this could mean
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Active substance
internet-based rehabilitation aftercare program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based way for COPD patients to stay active after rehab, improving their daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, focused on feasibility and satisfaction, not on proving health benefits. Results may not apply to all COPD patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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