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NCT06847061 Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Rural Patients With COPD

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NCT ID NCT06847061
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 306 participants
Start Date 2025-04-01
Primary Completion 2029-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Pulmonary rehabilitation program

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 306 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2029-08-31.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria * 40 years of age or older * Physician-diagnosed COPD * Living in a rural area defined by Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes 4-10 * mMRC score\>=1 * English Speaking Exclusion Criteria * Inability to walk (orthopedic/neurologic/cardiac limitation causing immobility) * Cognitive impairment or inability to understand and follow instructions. * Patients with no COPD symptom burden, no breathlessness (mMRC score 0), as based on our previous studies they usually perceive no benefit from PR and do not have compliance with PR. * Traditional center-based PR was completed within 3 months of initial study recruitment. * Transition to hospice or end-of-life care at the time of screening. * Acute exacerbation at the time of screening.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Johanna Hoult, M.A.

✉ Hoult.Johanna@mayo.edu

📞 507-293-1989

Principal Investigator

Roberto Benzo, M.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06847061 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, studying Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06847061 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06847061 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Hoult.Johanna@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06847061 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Scottsdale, United States, Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06847061 clinical trial?

NCT06847061 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Roberto Benzo, M.D. at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 306 participants.

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