New study aims to end asthma vs. COPD confusion with High-Tech imaging

NCT ID NCT07602192

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Korea University Guro Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This 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 experimental drugs are involved—the goal is to improve diagnosis and personalize care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a more accurate way to diagnose asthma versus COPD and help doctors choose the right treatment for each patient.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not lead to immediate changes in care, and the findings might not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ASTHMA (DIAGNOSIS) COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Korea University Guro Hospital
RECRUITING

Seoul, Guro-gu, 08308, South Korea
SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center
RECRUITING

Seoul, Dongjak-gu, 07061, South Korea

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