COPD

This study aimed to see if a nasal oxygen device called Airvo could help people with COPD who have high carbon dioxide levels but cannot use the standard, more invasive breathing machine (NIV). It compared the Airvo device to standard care over one year, looking at whether it cou…

This small, early-stage study aimed to see if a new long-acting inhaler (PT003) could improve the irregular and complex breathing patterns in people with stable, moderate-to-severe COPD. Only four participants were enrolled to measure changes in breathing mechanics and lung funct…

This small, early-stage study explored whether adding acupuncture to standard pulmonary rehabilitation could help people with COPD. Researchers tested different lengths of treatment (4, 8, or 12 weeks) to see if it improved breathing tests, exercise tolerance, and quality of life…

This study tested if a mild electrical stimulation (TENS) applied to the skin during exercise could help people with COPD exercise for longer and with less breathlessness after a serious flare-up. It aimed to see if this approach could make rehabilitation easier. The trial was te…

This study aimed to understand why older adults with COPD (a chronic lung disease) are more likely to get sick or die during heat waves. Researchers planned to compare how the bodies of elderly people with and without COPD handle simulated heat waves, measuring things like core t…

This study tested a special MRI technique using xenon gas to take detailed pictures of how lungs work in COPD patients before and after they received valve therapy. Researchers wanted to see if this imaging method could help them better understand how the treatment affects differ…