COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
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Can cleaning the air at home ease COPD symptoms for smokers?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether using air cleaners and motivational counseling to reduce indoor pollution could help smokers with COPD. 144 participants were enrolled. The goal was to see if these changes improved quality of life and shortness of breath. The study focused on harm re…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Diabetes drug may shield lungs from cancer in High-Risk patients
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at medical records of over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and COPD to see if a class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors could lower the chance of developing lung cancer compared to another diabetes drug class, sulfonylureas. Participants did not need …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Smart vest shakes up lung treatment for breathing diseases
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new wearable vest that combines chest vibrations with mild electrical stimulation to help people with chronic lung diseases like COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and asthma clear mucus from their airways. Twenty-one adults used the vest and were compared…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Virtual reality may help COPD patients stay steady on their feet
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) training can improve balance and lower the chance of falling in people with mild-to-moderate COPD. Fifty adults aged 40 to 65 took part. Researchers measured balance, walking ability, and lung function to see if VR could be a good…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New combo granules aim to help COPD patients breathe easier
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two medications, Taneasy and Fluimucil, taken twice daily for 14 days to see if they safely ease COPD symptoms like cough and mucus. 45 adults with moderate to severe symptoms took part. The main goal was to improve scores on a COPD impact questionnaire.
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bun Yao Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Simple breathing exercises reduce frailty in elderly COPD patients, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a six-week program of breathing exercises could help people aged 65 and older who have both COPD and frailty. 66 participants were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises, the other did not. The results showed that those who did the exe…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çankırı Karatekin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Forgiveness therapy eases death anxiety in COPD patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special type of counseling that combines forgiveness with motivational interviewing in 30 COPD patients. Half received the counseling, half did not. Those who got the counseling reported less fear of death, more life satisfaction, and a greater ability to forg…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ömer USLU • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New COPD inhaler shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new inhaled medicine called JKN2304 in 42 people with moderate to severe COPD. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps improve breathing compared to a placebo or an existing drug. Participants took the medicine for 14 days, and researchers measured lung fu…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Sing your way to better lungs? small trial tests vocal therapy for COPD
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether singing and vocal exercises could improve lung function in people with COPD, a lung disease that makes breathing hard. Five adults with COPD took part in virtual singing sessions twice a week for four weeks. The goal was to see if voice-based activities …
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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Pause that refreshes? new ventilator trick may help COPD patients breathe easier
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a short pause after each breath from a ventilator can help remove carbon dioxide more efficiently in people with COPD. Fourteen deeply sedated adults on breathing machines were given two different breathing patterns for 30 minutes each. The pat…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanatorio Anchorena San Martin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:58 UTC
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ER wait after admission costs millions, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 30,000 adults hospitalized in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room after being admitted (called boarding) and how that affects costs and care. Researchers analyzed existing medical records to find patterns and financial imp…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New monitor may spot breathing trouble in COPD patients during sedation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 100 COPD patients undergoing sedation for endoscopy to see what factors predict breathing problems. Researchers checked if a tool called the Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) could better predict these issues than standard monitors. The goal is to improve safet…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Umran Karaca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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COPD muscle loss mystery: new study probes hidden factors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 42 adults with COPD to understand what factors are linked to muscle loss (sarcopenia). Researchers measured breathing, exercise ability, muscle thickness, balance, and frailty. The goal was to identify which factors most affect sarcopenia in COPD patients, but…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Scorching heat and dirty air worsen lung disease, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Mersin, Türkiye, followed 96 adults, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, symptoms, and quality of life during normal weather and during heat waves. The…
Matched conditions: COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)
Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:19 UTC