Your breath may reveal COPD: new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05437198
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects exhaled breath from 240 adults—some with COPD and some without—to compare the types and amounts of bacteria present. Participants breathe through a straw into a device for 5 minutes, and a second sample is taken a year later. The goal is to understand how the microbiome in breath differs between the two groups, which could inform future diagnostic approaches.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify breath-based markers for COPD, potentially leading to simpler diagnostic tools in the future.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at breath samples and does not test any therapy, so it may not directly change patient care.
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil
RECRUITINGCréteil, 94010, France
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