COPD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are willing and able to give their informed consent to take part in the study
- People who have been referred for pulmonary rehabilitation (a structured breathing and exercise programme) at University Hospital Limerick (UHL)
- People who have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD (a lung condition), confirmed by a breathing test called spirometry, using recognised international standards
- People who are male or female, aged 18 or older
- People who can communicate in written and spoken English
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are unable to give valid informed consent to participate
- People who do not feel motivated to take part in a pulmonary rehabilitation programme
- People who have any medical reasons — absolute or relative — that make exercise training unsafe or unsuitable for them (confirm with trial site)
- People who have had a heart-related medical event within the last 6 weeks
- People who have a severe psychiatric (mental health) disorder
- People with a history of testing positive for MRSA (a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria) — group classes would not be available to these individuals unless three consecutive negative MRSA tests have been recorded (confirm with trial site for individual assessment options)
- People who are unable to understand written or spoken English
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.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Mark Orme, PhD, University of Leicester
Phone: +441162502758
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
The proportion of recruited participants who do not use the BCW app.; The proportion of recruited participants who complete the follow-up assessment.; The proportion of patients who meet the eligibility criteria.; The proportion of individuals with COPD who express interest in participating in the study.; The proportion of eligible participants who provide consent to enrol.
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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.