Comparison of Telehealth and Onsite Supervised Maintenance Exercise Program for Adults With Chronic Lung Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to compare telehealth and onsite supervised maintenance exercise program for adults with Chronic Lung Disease. The specific aims of the study are: * To compare 8-week supervised maintenance program delivered onsite and via tele-rehab with no maintenance for patients with Chronic Lung Disease following discharge from traditional exercise or physical therapy or onsite outpatient rehabilitation programs on clinical outcomes (dyspnea, exercise capacity, physical function, physical activity, and quality of life) at 8 weeks and 4-months post-intervention. * To compare the differences in dyspnea, exercise capacity, physical function, physical activity, and quality of life between an 8-week maintenance program delivered onsite and via tele-rehab at 8-weeks and 4-months post-intervention in patients with Chronic Lung Disease following discharge from traditional onsite outpatient rehabilitation. Participants in both intervention groups (onsite and tele-rehab) will undergo a baseline onsite assessment followed by an 8-week supervised exercise intervention either onsite or in a telehealth setting. Control group will receive biweekly check in calls, but no active intervention.
Description
Random Assignment Participants will be randomly assigned using a web-based randomization service (www.randomize.net) to one of three groups: 1) tele-rehab where patient will be at home but will receive supervised intervention remotely, 2) onsite outpatient rehabilitation, and 3) control group, using a computerized random number generator to eliminate risk of bias during allocation. Subject Enrollment Consent: Potential participants who express interest in the study will be contacted via a phone call by the study team to go over screening and to seek consent for the study. Pre-screening questi…