COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
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New triple inhaler aims to cut heart and lung emergencies in COPD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a triple-combination inhaler (budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol) can reduce serious heart and lung events in people with COPD who are at elevated risk. About 5,250 participants aged 40–80 will receive either the triple therapy or a d…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New antibody WIN378 aims to tame COPD lung inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new medicine called WIN378 for people with moderate to severe COPD. WIN378 is a long-acting antibody that blocks a protein involved in lung inflammation. The study will test different doses in 105 adults who are former smokers and already on standa…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Windward Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New inhaler powder aims to ease breathing for COPD patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new inhaled powder called HSK39004 in 376 adults with COPD, a long-term lung disease that makes breathing hard. Participants will use the powder daily for 12 weeks to see if it improves lung function compared to a placebo. The goal is to control symptoms and he…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could better COPD care help lung cancer suspects breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving early, tailored COPD treatment to people being evaluated for lung cancer can improve their breathing and overall health. About 280 participants will receive either standard care or extra COPD consultations focusing on medication, smoking cessati…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ditte Krag-Hansen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Real-World study tests Trimbow's impact on severe COPD symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking about 400 adults with severe or very severe COPD in Brazil who are taking the triple-combination inhaler Trimbow. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and lung function over 6 months during routine doctor visits. The goal is to see how well the medi…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutica Ltda. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Fish oil diet tested as COPD treatment in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating more omega-3s (found in fish and certain oils) can improve breathing and daily life for people with COPD. Researchers will provide food to 200 adults with moderate-to-severe COPD and track their symptoms and flare-ups over time. The goal is to see …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Gut check: probiotics may boost COPD rehab results
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding probiotics to standard pulmonary rehabilitation can help control inflammation and improve breathing, physical function, and nutrition in people with COPD. Researchers will measure markers like interleukin-6 and track exercise capacity. The goa…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New ventilator aims to help patients breathe easier in the ICU
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new ventilator called INBENTUS VERSATILE in 81 adults who need help breathing. The study checks if the device is safe and works well for conditions like ARDS, pneumonia, and COPD. Participants will use the ventilator for 3 to 48 hours and be monitored unti…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iconic Solutions By Murcia SL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can a simple exercise and education program keep COPD symptoms at bay?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 3-month program of twice-weekly exercise and monthly education sessions can help people with COPD maintain the benefits they gained from an initial 8-week pulmonary rehab program. 86 adults aged 40-75 with moderate to severe COPD will be randomly assign…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New COPD pill aims to cut Flare-Ups in half
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily pill called JKN2403 can reduce serious flare-ups and improve quality of life in people with moderate-to-severe COPD. About 120 adults will take either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, with regular clinic visits and symptom diaries. The goal is …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Lung transplant study tests whether ECMO should be used routinely or only when needed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of using a heart-lung support machine (ECMO) during lung transplants: using it routinely for all patients versus using it only when problems arise. About 218 adults with end-stage lung disease will take part. The goal is to see which approach leads to…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New inhaler treatment aims to boost oxygen in COPD lungs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an inhaled drug called treprostinil (Tyvaso) can improve oxygen delivery in the lungs of people with COPD who have low blood oxygen. Ten adults will use the nebulizer four times daily for four weeks, starting at a low dose and increasing as t…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Superberry showdown: aronia powder tested against COPD inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether eating freeze-dried aronia (black chokeberry) powder every day for 8 weeks can lower inflammation and improve breathing in people with COPD. Fifty participants aged 50-80 will be randomly assigned to take either the aronia powder or a placebo. Resear…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amasya University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study aims to end asthma vs. COPD confusion with High-Tech imaging
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is enrolling 200 adults with asthma or COPD to see if combining chest CT scans with blood, sputum, and microbiome tests can more accurately tell the two diseases apart. Researchers will also look for clues that predict how well a patient will respond to treatment. No e…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Korea University Guro Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New algorithm aims to catch COPD before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a computer algorithm that uses health records to predict whether a person has COPD. Many people with COPD are not diagnosed until the disease is advanced, while others are wrongly told they have it. The goal is to see if the algorithm can correctly identify …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New exercise hope for COPD patients: 8-Week strength boost
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an 8-week isoinertial training program (a type of resistance exercise) can improve muscle strength and daily function in 30 adults aged 50-80 with moderate to severe COPD. Participants will do exercises that challenge muscles in a controlled way, and rese…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Manuela Beltrán • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested for depression in chronic illness patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely reduce depression in adults with COPD, ALS, MS, or atypical Parkinson disease who have at least 6 months to live. Participants receive either two moderate-to-high doses (15mg then 25mg) or t…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Breathing better, sleeping deeper? new trial tests rehab for COPD sleep troubles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a respiratory rehabilitation program (exercise and education sessions over 8 weeks) can improve sleep quality in people with stable COPD. 90 adults aged 50 and older will be randomly assigned to either the rehab program or usual care. Sleep will be measur…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Simple exercises may ease COPD breathlessness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining posture correction exercises with breathing muscle training can reduce shortness of breath and improve lung function in people with COPD who also have forward head posture. 72 participants will be split into three groups, each doing different br…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New support program aims to ease life with advanced COPD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a graduated support program for people with advanced COPD. The program includes regular needs assessments, advance care planning, and virtual meetings between healthcare teams. Researchers will compare quality of life and healthcare use of 100 participants who ge…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New program aims to bring COPD relief to underserved communities
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 10-week community-based program called COPD Wellness, which combines exercise, education, and social support to help people with COPD feel better and move more easily. Some participants also get help from a Health Advocate to address social needs like transport…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Paramedics to the rescue: new program aims to treat COPD Flare-Ups at home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program called PEACE, where specially trained paramedics visit people with COPD at home when their symptoms suddenly worsen. The goal is to treat flare-ups early and avoid trips to the emergency room. The study will enroll 50 adults with moderate to severe …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Salt mine therapy tested for COPD relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing pulmonary rehabilitation in underground salt chambers improves breathing, exercise ability, and quality of life in people with COPD. 80 adults with stable COPD will be split into four groups: rehab in salt chambers, rehab in a gym, just sitting in s…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Electric pulses to the lungs: a new hope for COPD cough?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that delivers gentle electric pulses to the airways to reduce chronic bronchitis symptoms in adults with COPD. About 210 participants will either receive the real treatment or a sham procedure. The goal is to see if the treatment improves breathing and q…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suzhou Hengruihongyuan Medical Technology Co. LTD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Brazil launches major study to track severe COPD outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 693 people in Brazil with severe or very severe COPD to track how often they are hospitalized, have flare-ups, or die. Researchers want to understand the real-world impact of the disease in this group. No new treatments are being tested—only data is collect…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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AI tool aims to keep COPD patients on track after emergency
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a smart computer program (AI) can help doctors make sure people with COPD see a lung specialist within 30 days after leaving the hospital. About 485 adults who had a serious COPD flare-up will take part. The goal is to see if the AI tool improves follo…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Viz.ai, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Flu shot study probes hidden inflammation clues in High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 adult male smokers under 65 who have both heart disease (acute coronary syndrome) and pneumonia along with COPD. Researchers want to see if certain blood markers (GDF-15, MR proADM, and Presepsin) change after getting a flu shot. The goal is to understand h…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Brawijaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists deliberately give cold virus to COPD patients to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with COPD get very sick from a common cold virus (rhinovirus). Researchers will infect 50 volunteers—some with COPD, some healthy—in a controlled setting. They will compare lung and body responses to find new ways to prevent or treat COPD flare-ups.…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could your lung cancer scan also detect COPD?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether CT scans done for lung cancer screening can also help find COPD, a common lung disease in smokers. Researchers will review scans from 200 current or former smokers aged 50–80 who already had a CT scan as part of routine care. The goal is to see how man…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Nighttime breathing clues may predict COPD treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 25 people with COPD and high carbon dioxide levels who use a breathing machine at night. Researchers want to see if nighttime breathing problems can predict how well the machine works over 6 to 12 months. They will also check lung function, diaphragm health, an…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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COPD and heart failure: a dangerous duo under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) occurs in people with COPD and how it affects their health over time. Researchers will follow 200 adults aged 50–70 in Russia who are hospitalized with COPD. They will use heart and lung tests to…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New scanner could sharpen lung damage detection in COPD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of CT scanner (photon-counting CT) to see if it can measure lung damage in people with COPD more accurately than current scanners. Researchers will compare scans from 40 participants to see if the new method gives more consistent results. The goal…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI could spot COPD trouble early from home ventilator data
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with COPD who use a home breathing machine called non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Researchers will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze breathing data from the machine, such as airflow and pressure, to find early signs of a flare-up. The study do…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Corporacion Parc Tauli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New french tool aims to measure hidden toll on COPD caregivers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a French version of a questionnaire that measures the burden on caregivers of people with COPD. Researchers will ask 224 caregivers to fill out the questionnaire along with other surveys to see if it works well. The goal is to give doctors a reliable way to spot …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:34 UTC