Clinical trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Official title Functional Improvement in OSA and COPD With a Telehealth LifeStyle and Exercise Intervention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06390345
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a telehealth lifestyle and exercise program improves quality of life for people with COPD and obstructive sleep apnea.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an overweight veteran with COPD and obstructive sleep apnea who gets care at a VA clinic.
- What's involved
- You will be picked by chance, like a coin toss, to get either the telehealth program or extra usual care. The program includes a home‑based lifestyle plan, supervised breathing exercises, and a coach you can contact as needed. You will have virtual check‑ins at 3 months and again at 12 months.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 12 months and requires virtual visits at the 3‑month and 12‑month points.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- COPD: Defined by presence of airflow obstruction (FEV1/FVC \< 0.70) on post-bronchodilator spirometry
- ≥10 pack year history of tobacco use
- Self-reported clinician diagnosis of OSA (or presence of OSA on research HSAT)
- BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
- Symptoms of dyspnea defined by MMRC score of ≥1
You likely can't join if
- Self-report of weight change \>15 lbs. during prior 3 months
- Current active weight loss treatment, including: 1) research-based commercial weight loss programs (e.g., Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, HMR, Omada...
- Severe illness from any cause
- Diagnosis of bulimia or history of purging behavior
- Active enrollment in pulmonary rehabilitation
- Safety and/or adherence concerns due to severe physical or mental health issues or life expectancy \< 12 months.
See the full eligibility criteria
- COPD: Defined by presence of airflow obstruction (FEV1/FVC \< 0.70) on post-bronchodilator spirometry
- ≥10 pack year history of tobacco use
- Self-reported clinician diagnosis of OSA (or presence of OSA on research HSAT)
- BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
- Symptoms of dyspnea defined by MMRC score of ≥1
- Self-report of weight change \>15 lbs. during prior 3 months
- Current active weight loss treatment, including: 1) research-based commercial weight loss programs (e.g., Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, HMR, Omada, TOPS, MOVE!)
- Severe illness from any cause
- Diagnosis of bulimia or history of purging behavior
- Active enrollment in pulmonary rehabilitation
- Safety and/or adherence concerns due to severe physical or mental health issues or life expectancy \< 12 months.
- Pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the study period
- Participation in other intervention studies.
- Prisoner
- Unable to complete surveys in English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boise, Idaho, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Spokane, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boise, Idaho, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States; Spokane, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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