The proposed study will explore whether remote monitoring of a COPD patient can be undertaken using a wearable medical device.
The proposed study will assess the sensitivity of a wearable device to measure the respiratory signals in COPD patients, who have previously experienced hospitalisation due to exacerbation of their COPD. Participation in the study involves wearing a small sensor. The monitoring device will also assess the effectiveness of medication prescribed before, during, and after the COPD exacerbation to see if it has a role in directing day-to-day therapy.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Pneumowave biosensor(s) will be used to collect data from chest +/- movement.
Oakview Medical Practice in Alexandria
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Clinical changes before COPD exacerbations
Participants' breath rates will be measured through chest movement in their daily lives, and clinical changes in their breath rates will be examined.
Time frame: 18 months
Device usage
• To assess the usability and comfort of the wearable technology, assessed by qualitative interviews and field notes during fortnightly follow-up appointments from the perspective of the volunteer
Time frame: 18 months
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