Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Recruiting at 2 trial locations

Overseen By Johanna Hoult, MS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Disqualifiers: Immobility, Cognitive impairment, Hospice, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

460 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine the impact of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program with health coaching on patient-reported respiratory-related quality of life and physical activity, as compared to usual care in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease.

Research Team

Teng Moua

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease, which shows more than 10% fibrosis on a CT scan. Participants can be of any race or ethnicity and must have some difficulty breathing (mMRC score >1). They should be able to walk and follow instructions but haven't done center-based pulmonary rehab in the last 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria

More than 10% fibrosis on CT imaging

I have or had interstitial lung disease and received treatment for it.

I experience shortness of breath when exerting myself.

Exclusion Criteria

I cannot walk due to a health condition.

I can understand and follow instructions.

I completed a rehab program at a center within the last 3 months.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Non-use Waitlist Control Observation

Participants receive usual care during a 12-week waitlist period before transitioning to the intervention group

12 weeks

Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation with Health Coaching

Participants undergo a 12-week home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program with health coaching

12 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention

3 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Trial Overview The study tests a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program with health coaching against usual care. It aims to see if this approach improves patients' quality of life related to respiratory issues and their physical activity levels.

Participant Groups

Group I: Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation with Health Coaching Group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Twelve-week intervention with home-based pulmonary rehabilitation and health coaching.

Group II: Non-use Waitlist Control Observation Group Active Control 1 Intervention

12-week non-use usual care waitlist with transition to intervention group at the end of the observation period.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,427

Recruited

3,221,000+

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Collaborator

Trials

592

Recruited

27,110,000+