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Tele-Pulmonary Rehabilitation For COPD Patients Living in Peripheral Areas

NCT07666854 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 110

Last updated 2026-06-24

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a key non-pharmacological intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet it remains underutilized, particularly among patients living in peripheral areas due to limited access, travel distance, and logistical barriers. Tele-pulmonary rehabilitation (TPR) has the potential to improve access to care, but its feasibility and effectiveness as a group-based intervention have not been well established.

The aim of this study is to evaluate whether a group-based TPR program can improve treatment initiation and adherence compared to usual care, defined as referral to standard PR, among COPD patients living in peripheral areas. In addition, the study will assess the effect of the intervention on COPD exacerbations, symptom burden, quality of life, and patient satisfaction.

This is a prospective randomized controlled trial that will enroll patients with COPD who are eligible for PR according to the Israeli health basket criteria and have not participated in PR in the past year. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) referral to standard PR (control group), or (2) participation in a 12-week, twice-weekly, group-based TPR program delivered remotely via a dedicated application and video sessions (intervention group).

Conditions

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Rehabilitation
  • Peripheral

Interventions

OTHER

Tele-Rehabilitation

Participants will undergo a 12 weeks tele-rehabilitation program using a dedicated application. The intervention consists of 24 online sessions (twice weekly) led by a senior respiratory physiotherapist in groups of up to 6 participants. The sessions include: 1) Supervised Exercise: Aerobic and resistance training using household items, stretching, and breathing techniques. 2) Remote Monitoring: Vital signs (heart rate and oxygen saturation) monitored every 10-15 minutes via a study-provided pulse oximeter. 3) Comprehensive Education: Guidance on lifestyle, nutrition, and physical activity. 4) Digital Support: The app provides activity tracking, symptom logging, session reminders, and guided home exercises. At the end of each session, every participant receives a personalized exercise plan based on their performance and preferences, which is displayed in the app.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Israel National Institute For Health Policy Research

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-01
Primary Completion
2028-07-01
Completion
2028-08-01

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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