RecruitingNCT06802003

Predicting Acute Exacerbations of COPD Using Wearable Devices and Remote Monitoring Technology With AI/ML Models

Early Prediction of Acute Exacerbations of COPD Using Wearable and Portable Remote Monitoring Technology With AI/ML Empowered Platforms: A Prospective Clinical Study

Sponsor

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

May 22, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

COPD AE COPD

Summary

This study is aimed to collect real-time physiological data using two wearable devices (a biometric ring and a biometric wristband), daily lung mechanical measurements by a handheld oscillometer, and participant-reported symptoms in patients with COPD remotely from their home environment. The data will be used to train and validate artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models to predict COPD exacerbations in advance of their actual occurrence. The data will also be used to test the new severity classification system for exacerbations of COPD, as well as to determine important relationships between physiological measurements from the wearable devices, the handheld oscillometer, the self-reported symptoms, and the tests performed at the baseline visit.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is developing and testing an AI-powered system using wearable devices (smartwatches, fitness trackers) to predict when people with severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are about to have a dangerous flare-up (exacerbation) — so that treatment can happen earlier. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 40 or older - You are a current or former smoker with at least 10 pack-years of smoking history - You have been diagnosed with moderate to very severe COPD - You have had 2 or more flare-ups in the past 12 months requiring steroids or antibiotics - You can access the internet at least once per day **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not have a confirmed COPD diagnosis - You have a medical, cognitive, or physical condition that prevents you from using the wearable devices Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DEVICEBiometric wearable and handheld devices

In this study, participants will be equipped with biometric wearable devices, i.e. ring and wristband, as well as with a handheld oscillometer, to measure their physiological parameters and lung mechanical changes (lung function).