Mindful Steps 2.0: Promoting Physical Activity in Patients With COPD and HF
Mindful Steps: Coupling Technology and Mind-Body Exercise to Facilitate Physical Activity in Chronic Cardiopulmonary Disease
Who can join
Ages 40 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of COPD (defined as cigarette smoking history \> 10 pack-years, and either a ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity \< 0.70 or chest CT evidence of emphysema) OR clinical diagnosis of HF syndrome (with left ventricular systolic dysfunction or preserved ejection fraction and New York Heart Association Class 1-3) * Medical clearance from provider to participate in an exercise program * Have an active email account; access to a computer device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone that supports the Fitbit app). Exclusion Criteria: * COPD or HF exacerbation in the previous month * Inability to ambulate * Inability to collect at least 7 of 14 days of baseline step counts * Current participation in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program
About the study
The goal of this fully-remote randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of Mindful Steps in facilitating physical activity compared to usual standard of care among 136 patients with COPD and/or HF. The main question it aims to answer is can this intervention promote physical activity as measured by daily step counts in sedentary patients with COPD and/or HF. Participants will be randomized (1:1 ratio) to receive either the Mindful Steps intervention or usual care for 12 months, with both arms receiving a Walking for Health education booklet.
What is being tested
- Mindful Steps (behavioral)
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Participants: 136 · Started: Apr 28, 2025
Contact the study team
- Gloria Yeh · Phone: (617) 667-2845
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05934565
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | BIDMC, Boston VA Boston, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.