Trial Outcomes & Findings for Smart Telehealth Exercise Intervention to Reduce COPD Readmissions (NCT NCT03089853)

NCT ID: NCT03089853

Last Updated: 2022-03-22

Results Overview

The primary outcome is the rate of all-cause readmissions within 30 days following an index hospitalization for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

7 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to Day 30

Results posted on

2022-03-22

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Intervention Arm
Subjects randomized to intervention arm will have a device applied to their thigh on either side, and subject to neuromuscular electrical stimulation for 30 minutes daily for 2 weeks, followed by pulmonary rehabilitation exercises delivered at home via a smart phone for an additional 10 weeks. Rehabilitation will involve aerobics, strength training as well as breathing exercises.
Usual Care Arm
Usual care will consist of a protocolized regimen of 5 days of systemic steroids, unless the treating physician determines a different regimen, in which case the change will be documented.
Overall Study
STARTED
4
3
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Intervention Arm
Subjects randomized to intervention arm will have a device applied to their thigh on either side, and subject to neuromuscular electrical stimulation for 30 minutes daily for 2 weeks, followed by pulmonary rehabilitation exercises delivered at home via a smart phone for an additional 10 weeks. Rehabilitation will involve aerobics, strength training as well as breathing exercises.
Usual Care Arm
Usual care will consist of a protocolized regimen of 5 days of systemic steroids, unless the treating physician determines a different regimen, in which case the change will be documented.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
1

Baseline Characteristics

Smart Telehealth Exercise Intervention to Reduce COPD Readmissions

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=4 Participants
Subjects randomized to intervention arm will have a device applied to their thigh on either side, and subject to neuromuscular electrical stimulation for 30 minutes daily for 2 weeks, followed by pulmonary rehabilitation exercises delivered at home via a smart phone for an additional 10 weeks. Rehabilitation will involve aerobics, strength training as well as breathing exercises.
Usual Care Arm
n=3 Participants
Usual care will consist of a protocolized regimen of 5 days of systemic steroids, unless the treating physician determines a different regimen, in which case the change will be documented.
Total
n=7 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
59.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=5 Participants
65.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6 • n=7 Participants
62.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants
7 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Day 30

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

The primary outcome is the rate of all-cause readmissions within 30 days following an index hospitalization for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention Arm
n=4 Participants
Subjects randomized to intervention arm will have a device applied to their thigh on either side, and subject to neuromuscular electrical stimulation for 30 minutes daily for 2 weeks, followed by pulmonary rehabilitation exercises delivered at home via a smart phone for an additional 10 weeks. Rehabilitation will involve aerobics, strength training as well as breathing exercises.
Usual Care Arm
n=3 Participants
Usual care will consist of a protocolized regimen of 5 days of systemic steroids, unless the treating physician determines a different regimen, in which case the change will be documented.
Rate of All-cause Readmissions
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

This outcome will be measured using spirometry.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

mMRC scale is a five-point scale originally published in 1959 that considers certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, which provoke breathlessness.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

SOBQ is a self-administered questionnaire to rate the level of dyspnea associated with activities of daily living. The minimum clinically important difference (MCID) if 5 units.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

CAT is a self-administered questionnaire where a change of 2 units is considered clinically significant.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

Measured using a dynamometer in pounds/kilograms.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

Scores range from 4 to 14, depending on age and sex. Higher scores indicate higher levels of functioning. MCID is 2.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

Blood levels of C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Fibrinogen, Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and Tumour Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-alpha)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: We were unable to analyse because of the small sample size.

Pro-inflammatory signaling in quadriceps skeletal muscle

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Intervention Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Usual Care Arm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Surya P Bhatt

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Phone: 205-934-5555

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place