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Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Rural Patients With COPD
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the uptake, effectiveness, and patient-caregiver-provider experience of a crucial treatment not provided in rural areas: pulmonary rehabilitation.
Official title: Decreasing Disparity in Lung Disease: Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Rural Patients With COPD
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
306
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2029-08-31
Last Updated
2025-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pulmonary rehabilitation program
Participants are expected to engage in the home-based pulmonary rehabilitation routine at least 24 minutes a day, five to six days a week for the entire 12-week study period. The pulmonary rehabilitation routine begins with slow upper body and timed breathing exercises, followed by two slow balance walks for 6 minutes each. The total exercise time again is 24 minutes, followed by a 4-minute mindful breathing meditation/cool down
Locations (2)
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States