Feasibility Study of Telerehabilitation for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Nuuk
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorSteno Diabetes Center Greenland
About this trial
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a major global health issue. It can make people ill, impact their quality of life, and increase their use of healthcare services. In some parts of Greenland, it can be particularly challenging to manage COPD due to the distance to healthcare assistants, nurses, or doctors. Telerehabilitation, which allows people to receive treatment online, could be a good solution.
This project aims to explore how we can best support COPD patients in Nuuk through an online rehabilitation program. The program functions as a pilot study, where we examine how it can be adapted and scaled across Greenland and to patients with other conditions. We will assess how well the program meets patients' needs and determine what adjustments are necessary to improve it.
The study will include 10 individuals with COPD living in Nuuk. They will receive training materials and have an initial meeting with a physiotherapist to set goals. For 10 weeks, they will participate in online training sessions twice a week. Through their feedback, we hope to identify ways to make the program more effective and tailored.
Before the training program begins, participants will have various health metrics measured, complete a questionnaire, and perform a physical test. This will be repeated after the training program is completed to assess any changes in the participants.
We hope that the results will provide insights into improving the treatment of COPD patients and guide necessary adjustments for future rollout across Greenland and to other disease groups. All participants will provide consent for their involvement, and their data will be treated anonymously.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Residing in Nuuk
Has access to a computer/phone and the internet
Understands Danish and can participate in a Danish dialogue
Motivated to participate in online training
Disqualifiers
Unstable angina pectoris
Hemodynamically significant aortic stenosis
Physical or psychological condition that prevents benefit from a video consultation, e.g., deafness, muteness, or blindness
Exacerbation within 6 weeks, lung infection, or other factors that affect the results of a lung function test
Trial population
Ten individuals diagnosed with COPD and followed at Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk, Greenland will be identified through electronic medical records.
Trial design
Design model
Case-only
Time perspective
Other
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
10 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: People with COPD
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Feasibility criteria: Recruitment
How quickly can we recruit participants? What factors hinder patients from participating? Which methods work best to attract patients?
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.2
Feasibility criteria: Adherence
Active participation will be assessed through attendance rates in the twice-weekly online sessions and adherence to the weekly self-guided session. Motivation and involvement will be gauged by tracking whether participants maintain consistent engagement or drop off over time. Completion of the full 10-week telerehabilitation program will serve as a key indicator of sustained involvement. No-shows and attendance will also be closely monitored.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.3
Feasibility criteria: Acceptability
Participants will be asked about their experiences with the video consultation app and other digital tools. They will also provide feedback on the relevance of the telerehabilitation program content in relation to their expectations and needs. Key questions will assess whether participants understood the material and how the technology and content could be improved for better engagement and effectiveness.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.4
Feasibility criteria: Technical challenges
Participants will be asked about the quality of their internet connection during sessions, focusing on whether they had reliable access to high-speed internet. They will also assess the functionality of the video consultation app and other digital tools, providing insights into usability and ease of navigation. The study will evaluate any challenges participants faced related to the devices they used for the program. Additionally, participants will provide feedback on the audio and video quality during sessions, noting any issues that may have impacted communication and engagement.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.Secondary outcomes
1
Chair Stand Test (CST)
The CST is designed to assess an individual's ability to perform sit-to-stand movements, which are essential for daily activities such as getting up from a chair, rising from a bed, and maintaining independence.
Time frame
At enrollment and at the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.2
COPD Assessment Test (CAT)
The CAT is used to evaluate the severity of COPD symptoms and their effect on the patient's health status and quality of life. It helps healthcare professionals monitor disease progression and the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
Time frame
At enrollment and at the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.3
Smoking status
"Do you currently smoke cigarettes?" (Yes/No) "How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?"
Time frame
At enrollment and at the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.4
Physical activity
measured by number of daily steps
Time frame
At enrollment and at the end of the intervention at 10 weeks.Locations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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