Researchers aim to simplify COPD care for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05984680

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study collected information from 101 patients and healthcare providers to design a care pathway for COPD in people also being treated for lung or head and neck cancer. The goal was to identify common burdens and barriers to COPD care in oncology clinics. The findings will be used to create a more patient-friendly approach that reduces treatment hassle.

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 practical care pathway that makes it easier for cancer patients with COPD to manage both conditions with less hassle.

What could go wrong

This is an early, observational study focused on gathering opinions and data, not testing a treatment. The proposed care pathway may not prove effective or practical in real-world clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States