COPD study aims to unlock clues behind immune cell drop during severe attacks
NCT ID NCT06188065
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why some people hospitalized for a severe COPD flare-up have low levels of a certain white blood cell (eosinophils) and how long it takes for those levels to return to normal. Researchers will follow 200 patients to identify factors linked to this condition and track recovery. The goal is to better understand the body's response during severe COPD episodes, not to test a new treatment.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGNorth Shields, United Kingdom
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