Heart Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with COPD, meaning they have a smoking history of more than 10 pack-years (a measure of how much someone has smoked over time) and either a specific breathing test result showing reduced airflow, or a chest CT scan showing signs of emphysema (lung damage)
- People who have been diagnosed with heart failure, with either reduced or preserved heart pumping function, and whose symptoms fall within a certain range of severity (Class 1–3 on a standard heart failure scale)
- People whose doctor has given them clearance to take part in an exercise program
- People who have an active email address and access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone that supports the Fitbit app
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have had a flare-up or worsening of their COPD or heart failure in the past month
- People who are unable to walk
- People who are unable to collect step count data on at least 7 out of 14 days during the baseline period at the start of the trial
- People who are currently enrolled in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in physical activity
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.