New cloud tool aims to predict dangerous COPD attacks

NCT ID NCT03240315

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is creating a personalized prediction system for acute exacerbations (sudden worsening) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Over 3 years, researchers will collect health data from 442 COPD patients and healthy volunteers, including breathing tests, symptoms, and immune markers. Using cloud computing and data analysis, they hope to identify who is at risk and when a flare-up might occur, enabling earlier intervention.

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 tool that predicts when a COPD patient might have a flare-up, allowing earlier treatment and fewer hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The prediction system may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may take years to apply.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health,The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China

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