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New breathing device could help COPD patients who reject standard machines
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a high-flow nasal cannula device (Airvo) in COPD patients with high carbon dioxide levels who could not or would not use standard non-invasive ventilation. The goal was to see if the device improved blood gas levels and reduced flare-ups over one year. Only 3 pa…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Opioid trial for COPD breathlessness halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a low dose of fentanyl, a strong painkiller, placed under the tongue could help people with severe COPD feel less breathless during exercise. The trial planned to include 40 participants but was stopped early. Because it was terminated, we cannot draw cl…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New COPD inhaler shows promise in tiny pilot study
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 pilot study tested a new dual bronchodilator inhaler called PT003 in 4 people with stable moderate-to-severe COPD. Researchers measured breathing patterns and lung function right after the first dose and again after 4 weeks of treatment. The goal was to see if PT003 …
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Shock therapy for lungs? tiny TENS trial fizzles out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) placed on the skin could help people with COPD exercise longer after a serious flare-up. The plan was to compare exercise time with and without TENS in a small group of patients. However, the study was sto…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier du Havre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can acupuncture help COPD patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study explored whether adding acupuncture to standard pulmonary rehabilitation can improve lung function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in people with COPD. Thirteen adults took part, receiving either electro-acupuncture at specific points or a control acupun…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Water spray tested to protect seniors with lung disease from heat waves
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if spraying water on the body could help older adults with COPD stay cool during heat waves. Researchers planned to measure body temperature and lung function in a climate chamber. However, only one person took part before the study was stopped, so no mean…
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New MRI technique peers inside lungs of COPD patients after valve procedure
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study used a special type of MRI (called hyperpolarized xenon-129 MRI) to take detailed pictures of lung function in 27 people with COPD who were scheduled to receive endobronchial valve therapy as part of their normal care. The goal was to see how the lungs work before and …
Matched conditions: COPD
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xemed LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC