Plain-English translation of NCT05399056 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two approaches to help people with COPD (a chronic lung disease) attend pulmonary rehabilitation — a proven program of exercise and self-management training. One group will receive standard referral information, while another group will also watch videos featuring real patients who have successfully completed pulmonary rehabilitation and overcome similar barriers. The study aims to discover which approach best encourages people to start and continue these life-improving programs.
Although pulmonary rehabilitation significantly improves breathing, quality of life, and outcomes for COPD patients, many people referred to these programs never actually attend or complete them. This trial tests whether hearing from people who have 'been there' — through peer coaching and storytelling videos — can overcome the barriers that prevent people from participating.
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After being referred for pulmonary rehabilitation, you would be randomly assigned to either a standard information group or a group that also receives peer support and video stories. If you're in the peer support group, you'll receive calls from a trained peer coach who has completed pulmonary rehabilitation themselves, and you'll be sent videos to watch over several months (starting right after you join, then at 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, and 5 months) featuring real patients sharing their stories about overcoming barriers to attending rehabilitation. The main goal is to encourage you to enroll in and complete pulmonary rehabilitation.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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