COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

This study follows about 400 adults with severe or very severe COPD in Brazil who are already using the Trimbow inhaler. Researchers will track their symptoms and lung function over 6 months to see how well the medication controls the disease. The study does not provide the drug—…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutica Ltda. • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:49 UTC

Heart check during lung attacks could save lives

This study looks at whether having a heart doctor (cardiologist) check patients during a hospital stay for a COPD flare-up can find and treat hidden heart problems early. 150 adults with COPD will be split into two groups: one gets standard lung care, the other also gets a heart …

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:37 UTC

New COPD pill aims to cut Flare-Ups in half?

This study tests a new tablet called JKN2403 in 120 adults with moderate-to-severe COPD. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 24 weeks to see if it reduces serious flare-ups and improves breathing and quality of life. The goal is to better control the disease, not cu…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC

Paramedics at your door: new program aims to stop COPD attacks before they land you in the ER

This study is testing a program called PEACE, where specially trained paramedics visit people with COPD at home when their symptoms suddenly get worse. The goal is to provide early care and avoid trips to the emergency room or hospital. The study will enroll 50 adults with modera…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC

Gut health meets lung health: probiotic trial for COPD patients

This study tests whether adding probiotics to standard pulmonary rehabilitation can improve symptoms and reduce inflammation in people with COPD. Researchers will measure breathing, body composition, and blood markers in 60 adults. The goal is to see if probiotics offer extra ben…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC

New triple inhaler aims to cut heart and lung emergencies in COPD

This study tests whether a three-drug inhaler (budesonide, glycopyrronium, formoterol) works better than a two-drug inhaler at preventing serious heart and lung events in people with COPD. About 5,000 adults aged 40–80 who smoke or used to smoke will take part. The goal is to see…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC

New program aims to help underserved COPD patients breathe easier and walk farther

This study tests a 10-week community-based pulmonary rehabilitation program (COPD Wellness) combined with social navigation (Health Advocates) to help vulnerable COPD patients improve their walking ability and quality of life. About 387 adults aged 40-90 with confirmed COPD who s…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC

Could treating COPD early improve lung cancer outcomes?

This study looks at whether finding and treating COPD early can help people who are also being evaluated for lung cancer. About 280 adults with breathing problems will get early COPD treatment or standard care. Researchers will track symptoms, weight, and exercise ability over 6 …

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ditte Krag-Hansen • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC

New study aims to help COPD patients breathe easier for longer

This study tests whether a 3-month supervised maintenance program, including exercise and education sessions, can help people with COPD maintain improvements in breathing and quality of life after an initial 8-week pulmonary rehab program. About 86 adults aged 40-75 with moderate…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida • Aim: Disease control

Last updated May 05, 2026 11:55 UTC

Lung transplant study tests best way to use Heart-Lung machine

This study looks at two ways of using a heart-lung machine (ECMO) during lung transplants: using it for every patient or only when needed. The goal is to find out which method leads to fewer complications and better recovery. About 218 adults getting a lung transplant will take p…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC

New breathing machine trial aims to improve ventilator safety

This study tests a new ventilator (INBENTUS VERSATILE) in 81 adults who need help breathing due to conditions like pneumonia, ARDS, or COPD. Participants will use the ventilator for 3 to 48 hours, and researchers will monitor for side effects and how well the machine works. The g…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iconic Solutions By Murcia SL • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:38 UTC

New algorithm could end COPD misdiagnosis crisis

Diagnosis Recruiting now

This study aims to validate a computer algorithm that predicts whether a person has COPD, a serious lung disease. Many people with COPD are not diagnosed until the disease is advanced, while others are wrongly told they have it. The researchers will test the tool on 500 adults ag…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated May 04, 2026 16:21 UTC

New exercise combo aims to ease breathing in COPD patients with poor posture

This study looks at whether adding posture correction exercises to breathing muscle training can reduce shortness of breath and improve lung function in people with COPD who also have forward head posture. About 72 adults aged 40-60 with mild-to-moderate COPD will be split into t…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:50 UTC

New COPD counseling aims to ease emotional burden

This study is testing a new 3-month counseling program for people with stable COPD. The program focuses on emotional distress and is led by a specialized nurse team. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helpful for patients. The study involves 15 participants…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:35 UTC

Breathing new life into sleep: COPD rehab study targets rest

This study looks at whether a respiratory rehabilitation program can improve sleep quality in people with stable COPD. About 90 adults aged 50 and older will be randomly assigned to either take part in the program or continue their usual care. The main goal is to see if the progr…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC

New support program aims to ease life with advanced COPD

This study tests a new support program for 100 people with advanced COPD. The program includes a needs assessment, care planning, and virtual meetings between healthcare teams. Researchers want to see if it improves quality of life and reduces hospital visits compared to usual ca…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 11, 2026 20:52 UTC

New inhaler aims to boost oxygen in COPD patients

This study tests whether an inhaled medication called Treprostinil (Tyvaso) can help people with COPD who have low blood oxygen levels. Ten adults aged 40 and older will use the Tyvaso nebulizer four times daily for four weeks. Researchers will use special MRI scans and breathing…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC

Salt cave workouts could ease COPD symptoms, new study hopes to prove

This study looks at whether doing pulmonary rehabilitation (exercise and breathing training) inside underground salt chambers helps people with COPD more than standard rehab above ground. 80 adults with stable COPD will be split into four groups: rehab in salt chambers, rehab in …

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC

Electric pulses aim to calm chronic cough in COPD patients

This study tests a device that uses short electric pulses to treat chronic bronchitis symptoms in adults with moderate to severe COPD. About 210 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the real treatment or a sham procedure. The goal is to see if the treatment safely re…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suzhou Hengruihongyuan Medical Technology Co. LTD • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC

Berry power: can a superfruit ease COPD breathing?

This study is testing whether eating freeze-dried aronia berry powder daily can help reduce inflammation and improve breathing in people with COPD. Fifty patients aged 50-80 will take either the berry powder or a look-alike placebo powder for eight weeks alongside their regular t…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amasya University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Mar 19, 2026 15:03 UTC

AI could predict COPD attacks before they happen

This study looks at people with COPD who use a home breathing machine (NIV). Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze breathing data already collected by the machine, such as airflow and pressure. The goal is to find early signs that a COPD flare-up may be coming. …

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: Corporacion Parc Tauli • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:51 UTC

New CT scanner may sharpen lung damage detection for COPD patients

This study tests a new type of CT scanner (photon-counting CT) to see if it can measure lung damage from COPD more accurately and consistently than current scanners. About 40 adults with COPD will get an extra scan during their regular study visit. The goal is to improve how doct…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:50 UTC

New tool aims to ease hidden strain on COPD caregivers

This study tests a French version of a questionnaire that measures how much burden caregivers of COPD patients feel. Researchers will ask 224 caregivers to fill out the questionnaire and compare it with other standard surveys. The goal is to provide a reliable tool to identify st…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:36 UTC

Scientists infect COPD patients with cold virus to unlock new treatments

This study aims to understand why the common cold (rhinovirus) causes severe flare-ups in people with COPD. Researchers will intentionally infect 50 participants (COPD patients and healthy volunteers) with the virus in a controlled setting. By comparing how their bodies and lungs…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 17, 2026 11:34 UTC

COPD Patients' views on herbal remedies and acupuncture under study

This study surveys 250 adults with COPD to learn about their use and opinions of traditional and complementary medicine, such as herbal treatments and acupuncture. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure attitudes and identify which methods patients use most. The goal is t…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC

Nighttime clues may predict ventilator success in COPD patients

This study looks at 25 adults with COPD and high carbon dioxide levels who need a breathing machine at night. Researchers want to see if problems breathing during sleep can predict how well the machine works over 6 to 12 months. The goal is to better understand who benefits most …

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC

Brazil launches major study to track severe COPD patients

This study follows 693 adults in Brazil with severe or very severe COPD to understand how often they are hospitalized, have flare-ups, or die. Researchers want to collect national data that currently doesn't exist. Participants will be observed over time, but no new treatments ar…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC

Hidden COPD spotted in routine lung scans

This study looks at whether CT scans done for lung cancer screening can also help find COPD, a lung disease, in current and former smokers. About 200 people aged 50-80 who smoke or used to smoke will take part. Researchers will check their past CT scans and do breathing tests to …

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC

AI aims to speed up COPD care after emergency visits

This study looks at whether a smart computer program (AI) can help people with COPD see a lung specialist sooner after a serious flare-up that sent them to the hospital. About 485 adults aged 40 and older will take part. The goal is to see if the AI tool improves follow-up care a…

Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Sponsor: Viz.ai, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC

Hidden heart risk in COPD patients under the microscope