CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE SEVERE
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New smart ventilator aims to help severe COPD patients breathe easier at night
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of breathing machine (ventilator) for people with severe COPD who already use one at home. The new machine automatically adjusts to each breath to improve comfort and support. 15 adults tried it for six weeks at home and during short hospital stays to…
Matched conditions: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE SEVERE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC
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Which drug keeps COPD patients out of the hospital?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested two medications, roflumilast and azithromycin, in over 1,000 people with severe COPD to see which one better prevents hospitalizations or death. Participants were current or former smokers aged 40 or older who had been hospitalized for a COPD flare-up in the pas…
Matched conditions: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE SEVERE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Zapping nerves to breathe easier: new hope for COPD patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether non-invasive nerve stimulation (using mild electrical pulses on the skin) could help relieve shortness of breath in people with severe COPD. Eight participants each tried both active stimulation and a sham (fake) treatment to see if the approach wa…
Matched conditions: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE SEVERE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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New tool helps COPD patients make tough end-of-life decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a decision support program for people with advanced COPD and their family members. The goal was to help them feel more confident and less conflicted about end-of-life care choices. 226 patients and their families took part, and researchers measured how the progr…
Matched conditions: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE SEVERE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC