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Telerehabilitation Versus Centre-based Pulmonary Rehabilitaztion for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RecruitingNAAges 45 Years - 80 YearsAllADIR Association
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Background and study aims: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for patients to improve dyspnea, exercise capacity, and quality of life. Paradoxically, as few as 5 to 10% of eligible patients undergo pulmonary rehabilitation due to barriers such as transportation difficulties and limited availability of pulmonary rehabilitation centers. Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation using advanced telehealth technologies (telerehabilitation) may offer a solution to improve access. This study aims to compare the relative effectiveness of a home-based telerehabilitation program with center-based program. The primary objective is to assess changes in exercise endurance capacity, measured by endurance time, before and after participation of the rehabilitation program. Who can participate? Adults between 45 and 80 ye

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 45 and 80 years * Confirmed diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, GOLD stage II to IV * Stable condition (no exacerbation in the last month prior to participation) * Referred to a pulmonary rehabilitation program * With or without oxygen during exercise * No pulmonary rehabilitation program in the last 12 months prior to participation * Living at home with another adult present during exercise sessions * Affiliated with a health insurance system * Able to read and understand the information letter and sign the consent form Non-inclusion criteria: * Referred to pulmonary rehabilitation before lung cancer surgery * Referred to pulmonary rehabilitation before lung volume reduction surgery scheduled within the next four months * Visual, cognitive, or auditory impairments incompatible with participation in a tele-pulmonary rehabilitation program * Orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or neuromuscular conditions limiting exercise training on a cycle ergometer * Active cancer * Unable to provide informed consent * Under legal guardianship or curatorship * Pregnant or breastfeeding women Exclusion Criterion: * Withdrawal of consent
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What it tests

  • Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Center-based pulmonary rehabilitation
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Where

4 sites
Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Montivilliers, France
Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix
Morlaix, France
Association ADIR
Rouen, France
Hôpital La Musse
Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, France
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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