COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
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New triple inhaler shows promise for better breathing in COPD
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a triple-combination inhaler (CHF 5993) works better than a standard dual inhaler (Symbicort) for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Over 700 adults aged 40 and older with a history of smoking took part. The main goal was t…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can air cleaners help smokers with COPD breathe better?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using HEPA air cleaners at home along with phone-based motivational interviewing could improve breathing and quality of life in smokers with COPD. 144 current smokers with COPD were randomly assigned to receive either active air cleaners and counseling o…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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COPD drug showdown: taneasy vs fluimucil in new study
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 4 trial tested two mucus-thinning drugs, Taneasy and Fluimucil, in 45 adults with COPD. Participants took the granules twice daily for 14 days. The study measured how well the drugs helped clear mucus and improve breathing, using the COPD Assessment Test (CAT…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bun Yao Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:35 UTC
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Singing your way to better lungs? small study tests a musical approach for COPD
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether singing and vocal exercises could improve lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Five adults with COPD took part in virtual singing sessions twice a week for four weeks, guided by a music therapist. Researchers measure…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple breathing exercises cut frailty in elderly COPD patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a six-week program of breathing exercises using a device called an incentive spirometer could help older adults (65+) with COPD who were also frail. 66 participants were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises, the other did not. After six…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çankırı Karatekin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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VR goggles could help COPD patients stay steady on their feet
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets for balance exercises could help people with mild-to-moderate COPD. Fifty participants did VR training three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers measured balance, walking ability, and lung function to see if VR t…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New inhaler shows promise for COPD in early trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis Phase 2a study tested an inhaled drug called JKN2304 in 42 adults with moderate-to-severe COPD. Participants received either JKN2304, a placebo, or an active comparator (formoterol) for 14 days. The main goal was to check safety, and researchers also measured changes in lung…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Forgiveness therapy eases death anxiety in COPD patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a forgiveness-based motivational interviewing program in 30 COPD patients. Half received the counseling; the other half did not. Results showed that those who received the program had significantly lower death anxiety and higher life satisfaction and forgiveness…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ömer USLU • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New vibrating vest aims to make lung clearance easier for chronic lung patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a wearable vest called ELECTROVEST that vibrates and gently stimulates muscles to help clear mucus from the lungs. It included 21 adults with COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or asthma. The vest was compared to a standard chest-vibration device to see if i…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:17 UTC
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ER wait after admission costs millions, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 30,000 adults admitted to hospitals in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room even after being admitted (called boarding). Researchers wanted to find out what patient traits lead to longer waits, how boarding increases health…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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COPD Patients' use of herbal and alternative therapies examined in new survey
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study surveyed 270 adults with COPD in Turkey to learn about their use of and attitudes toward traditional and complementary medicine practices like herbal remedies, acupuncture, and cupping. Researchers aimed to understand how often patients turn to these methods …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple breathing pause may help clear CO2 in COPD patients on ventilators
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether adding a brief pause at the end of each breath (end-inspiratory pause) during mechanical ventilation could help remove carbon dioxide more efficiently in patients with COPD. Fourteen deeply sedated, intubated adults with COPD were given two 30-minute ven…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanatorio Anchorena San Martin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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COPD muscle loss mystery: new study probes hidden factors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored why some people with COPD lose muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia). Researchers measured exercise ability, frailty, and breathing in 42 adults with COPD. The goal was to find which factors most affect muscle loss, helping guide future care.
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Diabetes pill may cut lung cancer risk in COPD patients, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and COPD to see if a diabetes drug called SGLT2 inhibitor lowers the chance of getting lung cancer compared to an older drug, sulfonylurea. Researchers did not give anyone new medicine; they just anal…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Heat waves and dirty air worsen lung disease, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 96 adults with asthma or COPD in Mersin, Türkiye, to see how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact their lung health. Researchers measured lung function, airway inflammation, symptoms, and quality of life during normal weather and again during heat waves…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New monitor may spot breathing trouble in COPD patients during routine procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 100 people with COPD who were sedated for a stomach and colon exam. Researchers wanted to see if certain risk factors, like symptom severity or past hospital stays, could predict breathing problems during the procedure. They also tested a new monitor called th…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Umran Karaca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC