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The Trajectory of Physical Activity Following Pulmonary Rehabilitation
NCT02399254 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Pulmonary rehabilitation clearly increases exercise capacity, but its effect on physical activity in the home and community settings is less clear. It may take a longer time for this increase in physical activity to occur. It has been stated in an editorial that it takes 3 months to train the muscles but 6 months to train the brain. The Investigators will first evaluate the change in physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation using state-of-the-science motion detectors, then Investigators will follow the trajectory of physical activity over the next several months.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (4)
Connecticut
- Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center — Hartford
- Gaylord Hospital — Wallingford
- VA Connecticut Research and Education Foundation — West Haven
Rhode Island
- Ocean State Research Institute — Providence
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-06-15 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02399254
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02399254 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Trinity Health Of New England, which has 6 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with COPD appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02399254 reports 4 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Connecticut, Rhode Island. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02399254 about?
NCT02399254 is a clinical study titled "The Trajectory of Physical Activity Following Pulmonary Rehabilitation". Pulmonary rehabilitation clearly increases exercise capacity, but its effect on physical activity in the home and community settings is less clear. It may take a longer time for this increase in physical activity to occur. It has been stated in an editorial that it takes 3 months to train the muscle...
What is the current status of trial NCT02399254?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2015-04. Estimated completion is 2017-06-15.
What conditions does trial NCT02399254 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: COPD, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02399254?
This trial is sponsored by Trinity Health Of New England, which has 6 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02399254 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Connecticut, Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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