Plain-English translation of NCT06847061 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 a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program — a structured program of breathing exercises and education — for people with COPD who live in rural areas. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a proven treatment that helps people with COPD breathe easier and feel stronger, but it's rarely available to rural patients. This study will see whether delivering this treatment at home works well and is helpful for people in farming and remote communities.
People with COPD in rural areas often cannot access pulmonary rehabilitation because it's only offered at big medical centers far from home. This study is designed to bridge that gap by bringing this proven treatment directly into patients' homes.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to either start the home-based breathing rehabilitation program right away, or join a waitlist and start after 12 weeks. The program is designed to happen in your home with guidance from healthcare providers. You'll work through breathing exercises, education about managing COPD, and other supportive care tailored to your needs — all without traveling to a hospital or clinic.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Collaborators
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Enrollment target
~306 participants
Started
April 2025
Primary completion
August 2029
Age range
40 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Johanna Hoult, M.A.
Mayo Clinic
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.