A Study to Test New Technology and Health Coaching to Help People with COPD Become More Physically Active in Their Daily Lives

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to test new technology and health coaching aimed to help people with COPD become more physically active in their daily lives.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • COPD related hospitalization and eligible for PR.
  • Age 40+.
  • Confidence (score > 5 in a self-efficacy question (1-10 scale): how confident you feel to use this system on a daily basis).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to walk (orthopedic-neurologic problems or confined to bed).

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Roberto Benzo, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Johanna Hoult M.A.

(507) 538-6643

Hoult.Johanna@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Margaret Johnson, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Robert Crews

(507) 293-9559

Crews.Robert@mayo.edu

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Rodrigo Cartin-Ceba, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Sonia Velazquez

(480) 342-6677

Robertson.Sonia@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available