Internet of things-based pulmonary rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study protocol - Takeaways - MDSpire

Internet of things-based pulmonary rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study protocol

  • By

  • Nianci Guo

  • Shukun Chai

  • Runlu Wang

  • Xiaoqian Gu

  • Jie Chen

  • Huikun Zhao

  • Kaili Qie

  • Wentao Ni

  • Jinying Shi

  • June 9, 2026

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    The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of IoT-assisted pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.

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    588 patients will be enrolled and assigned to either conventional PR or IoT-assisted PR based on preference and technology readiness.

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    Primary outcomes include the rate of moderate-to-severe AECOPD and secondary outcomes such as pulmonary function and exercise capacity.

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    The study will follow participants for 52 weeks, with follow-ups at weeks 4, 12, 26, and 52 to assess clinical outcomes.

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    Findings may support a technology-enabled continuous care model for chronic respiratory diseases, enhancing patient-centric care.

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Internet of things-based pulmonary rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study protocol

  • by Nianci Guo, Shukun Chai, Runlu Wang, Xiaoqian Gu, Jie Chen, Huikun Zhao, Kaili Qie, Wentao Ni, Jinying Shi

  • June 9, 2026

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