Fungal link to COPD symptoms under investigation

NCT ID NCT03646851

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 100 people with advanced COPD to see if the fungus aspergillus in their sputum is linked to their quality of life and symptoms. Participants provided sputum samples and filled out questionnaires at the start, then again by phone after 1 and 3 months, and in person after 6 months. The goal is to understand whether aspergillus plays a role in how COPD progresses.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Abbeville

    Abbeville, France

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CHU St Quentin

    Saint-Quentin, France

  • Clinique de l'Europe

    Amiens, France