Plain-English translation of NCT06253013 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 research program is testing a new way to care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after they've been hospitalized for a sudden flare-up. The program combines virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (exercise coaching you do at home), remote monitoring by your healthcare team, and several devices that track your health continuously for 90 days. The goal is to see if this coordinated approach helps you stay out of the hospital and feel better.
Many patients with COPD end up back in the hospital shortly after being discharged because they don't get enough support at home. This study is testing whether combining virtual coaching, wearable health trackers, and close monitoring can prevent these readmissions and give patients better tools to manage their condition.
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You will receive standard care including virtual exercise coaching for your lungs and remote monitoring by your healthcare team. In addition, you'll use several optional devices for 90 days: a wearable fitness tracker that measures your oxygen levels and breathing rate, a smartwatch that detects coughing, a small home device that measures how well your lungs work (used once daily), and you'll record your voice on a tablet once daily to track symptoms. Your care team will check in with you remotely throughout this period.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborators
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre, University of Toronto
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
September 2023
Primary completion
June 2027
Age range
40 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Alice Tu, MA
University Health Network, Toronto
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